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A16 MHO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,589 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,619 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 MHO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 MHO, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 MHO registered?

A16 MHO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is A16 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 MHO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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