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YL65 PXB

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 PXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,156 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 41,156 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive o s f swivel seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both seat belts slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,369 miles

Front steering swivel ball seals leaking x 2

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 28 Jan 2019 23,369 miles

Front steering swivel ball seals leaking x 2

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Lower 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))

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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YL65 PXB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL65 PXB, 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 YL65 PXB registered?

YL65 PXB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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