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WO65 HPN

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO65 HPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear,both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,078 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 22 Jan 2024 51,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,259 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,155 miles

slight oil leak on front diff seal

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 HPN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WO65 HPN, 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.

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What year was WO65 HPN registered?

WO65 HPN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is WO65 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO65 HPN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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