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YJZ 2207

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,263 mi
Last recorded44,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 2207
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 44,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,309 miles

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,294 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 30,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when position lights are turned on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns on when brakes are applied (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lights are turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lights are turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 26 Apr 2021 26,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 16,160 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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YJZ 2207 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJZ 2207, 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 YJZ 2207 registered?

YJZ 2207 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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