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YL65 ZKK

2016 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,073 mi
Last recorded76,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 ZKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 76,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,989 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,883 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

Fail 12 Jul 2024 56,883 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,798 miles

Both front swivel housing seals - weeping grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 ZKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 YL65 ZKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL65 ZKK registered?

YL65 ZKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is YL65 ZKK safe to buy?

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