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AE16 ZTC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,776 mi
Last recorded33,776 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 33,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 24,081 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 24,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 18,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 14,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 9,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 2,202 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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AE16 ZTC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE16 ZTC, 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 AE16 ZTC registered?

AE16 ZTC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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