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WK65 KSO

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,971 mi
Last recorded52,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK65 KSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,702 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2025 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,735 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 41,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,433 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 38,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,714 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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WK65 KSO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK65 KSO, 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 WK65 KSO registered?

WK65 KSO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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