2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · LC65 YLF
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 40,113 km. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 40,113 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC65 YLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 40,113 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC65 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Defender (LC65 YLF) between December 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing Anti roll bar locknut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured ARB lowering bracket fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC65 YLF Odometer History
- 12/12/202438,329 km
- 15/12/202539,772 km+1,443 km
- 22/12/202539,782 km+10 km
- 13/08/202640,112 mi
- 13/08/202640,113 km
Average of roughly 1,070 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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