2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SW65 VJX
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 59,648 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW65 VJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 59,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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SW65 VJX 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 (SW65 VJX) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
SW65 VJX Mileage History
- 07/05/202456,167 mi
- 23/05/202456,167 mi
- 28/04/202557,231 mi+1,064 mi
- 28/04/202659,646 mi+2,415 mi
- 29/04/202659,648 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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