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YG65 LMX

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 LMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 60,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 49,682 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to Nearside Rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 40,695 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 31,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 31,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 23,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 14,709 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 14,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 14,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,230 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 11,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 11,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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YG65 LMX 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 YG65 LMX, 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 YG65 LMX registered?

YG65 LMX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 2016.

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