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2016 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SW65VVN
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2016
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2198cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 52,349 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 52,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,352 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 49,352 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,411 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025 10 Jun 202616 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 45,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,938 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,105 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,109 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake discs inner surface corroded
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
17 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,471 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 10 Jun 202616 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 27,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 21,525 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 21,525 MI
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SW65VVN was registered on 2016-01-13
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