2016 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Q781 KCY
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 94,529 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q781 KCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 94,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Q781 KCY 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 (Q781 KCY) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Q781 KCY Mileage History
- 06/12/202291,290 mi
- 07/12/202291,306 mi+16 mi
- 22/11/202392,580 mi+1,274 mi
- 27/11/202493,685 mi+1,105 mi
- 19/11/202594,529 mi+844 mi
Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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