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WM65 KCJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,739 mi
Last recorded25,739 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 KCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 25,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 23,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,010 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 19,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle fouling electric cable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,942 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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WM65 KCJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM65 KCJ, 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

How do I check the history of WM65 KCJ?

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What year was WM65 KCJ registered?

WM65 KCJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is WM65 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 KCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM65 KCJ have outstanding finance?

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