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AG55 EAG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,918 miles

Multiple Exhaust Flanges Slightly Corroded But Secure And No Leaks

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,968 miles

Multiple Exhaust Joining Flanges and Hangers Corroded But No Leaks And Secure At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Seal Damp

Nearside Side Step Holed Due To Corrosion

Offside Front Swivel Hub Seal Damp

Offside Side Step Holed Due To Corrosion

Underside And Components of Vehicle Painted/Undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2023 22,679 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 19,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 18,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 16,207 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 13,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 10,041 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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AG55 EAG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 AG55 EAG, 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 AG55 EAG registered?

AG55 EAG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is AG55 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 EAG 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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