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A9 BLB

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,005 mi
Last recorded49,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,193 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 24,447 miles

Nearside Front wipers split on the ends

Offside Front wiper split on the ends

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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A9 BLB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A9 BLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 BLB registered?

A9 BLB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is A9 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 BLB shows 8 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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