2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SJ65 DOG
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 45,337 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ65 DOG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 45,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ65 DOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Defender (SJ65 DOG) between January 2019 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85-16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
SJ65 DOG Mileage History
- 17/01/201926,091 mi
- 18/01/201926,091 mi
- 09/01/202029,633 mi+3,542 mi
- 21/01/202131,328 mi+1,695 mi
- 12/01/202234,616 mi+3,288 mi
- 04/02/202336,562 mi+1,946 mi
- 12/07/202338,081 mi+1,519 mi
- 30/07/202440,029 mi+1,948 mi
- 22/07/202542,797 mi+2,768 mi
- 28/07/202645,337 mi+2,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,557 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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