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A16 HAB

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,443 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,543 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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A16 HAB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A16 HAB, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 HAB registered?

A16 HAB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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