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8721 KP

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,617 mi
Last recorded4,617 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8721 KP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 4,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear lower corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear upper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres 12 years old.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 4,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 3,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 2,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 328 miles

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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8721 KP is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8721 KP, 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 8721 KP registered?

8721 KP is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is 8721 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8721 KP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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