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WO65 GXG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO65 GXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 24,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 23,555 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 20,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 20,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 19,287 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 19,287 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 18,666 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 18,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 16,912 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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WO65 GXG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WO65 GXG, 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 WO65 GXG registered?

WO65 GXG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is WO65 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO65 GXG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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