John Deere Xuv855 (2016)

483 real MOT outcomes analysed

2016 John Deere Xuv855

CarHunch has 483 2016 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 483 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2016 John Deere Xuv855 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other John Deere vehicles below.

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No MOT data — worth knowing

Got a specific John Deere Xuv855 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The John Deere XUV855 does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so no reliability verdict is available from this dataset. This is not a reliability failure—the XUV855 is a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) or all-terrain vehicle, which falls outside the standard MOT testing regime for cars and light vans.

If you own or are considering buying an XUV855, you'll need to rely on manufacturer records, service history, and specialist forums rather than MOT statistics. These vehicles are typically used for agricultural, forestry, or leisure purposes, and maintenance depends heavily on actual operating conditions and hours rather than road mileage; a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a John Deere dealer or qualified mechanic is your best protection.

MOT statistics not available

We have 483 2016 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 483 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 88.2%
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Tyre wear 5.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 5.9%
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn · Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 5.9%
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Wipers & washers 5.9%
Central Windscreen washer not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

Before you buy a 2016 John Deere Xuv855

Based on MOT data from 483 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,956 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 99.7%
1,950
Black 0.3%
6
Other model years — John Deere Xuv855: All Xuv855 years → Which year to buy? →
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