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WD65 VZC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 VZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,363 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,226 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 21,323 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WD65 VZC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD65 VZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD65 VZC registered?

WD65 VZC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is WD65 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD65 VZC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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