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1688 TR

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,915 mi
Last recorded33,915 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1688 TR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,915 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,622 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 8,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 2,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 2,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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1688 TR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1688 TR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1688 TR registered?

1688 TR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 1688 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1688 TR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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