MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))
Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both rear bump stops missing
Central Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of axle (6.1.B.2)
All position lamps not working All position lamps not working when ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
Central Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both front wipers split but still clearing screen
Both rear bump stops missing
Central Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre stop lamp not working
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front of axle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open bonnet (6.2.B.1c)
Centre stop light not working
Front wipers split but still clearing the windscreen effectively
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
centre rear seat not designed to be secured upright
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
centre rear seat not designed to be secured upright
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
some oil around diffs
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A16 AHK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A16 AHK, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A16 AHK?
You can check the full history of A16 AHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A16 AHK registered?
A16 AHK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is A16 AHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 AHK shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A16 AHK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A16 AHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.