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YJ65 RGB

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 RGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 38,492 miles

Offside side step badly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside side step badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2024 37,866 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 37,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 36,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,931 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 16,506 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2019 11,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 11,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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YJ65 RGB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ65 RGB, 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 YJ65 RGB registered?

YJ65 RGB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YJ65 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ65 RGB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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