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16RN07

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16RN07
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 72,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Missing

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Cracking in Tread Pattern

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,622 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 May 2016 70,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 67,103 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 62,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 58,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 54,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 54,375 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 51,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,386 miles

off side front steering box drag link ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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16RN07 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 16RN07, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16RN07 registered?

16RN07 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is 16RN07 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16RN07 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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