2016 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · YA65 SKX
2016 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 47,044 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA65 SKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 47,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YA65 SKX 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 (YA65 SKX) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YA65 SKX Mileage History
- 01/08/202240,159 mi
- 21/07/202342,515 mi+2,356 mi
- 27/08/202443,560 mi+1,045 mi
- 07/05/202544,086 mi+526 mi
- 12/06/202647,044 mi+2,958 mi
Average of roughly 1,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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