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AU16 GDO

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,201 mi
Last recorded30,201 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 GDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes treated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,174 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 22,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 19,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 19,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 9,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 7,018 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,018 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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AU16 GDO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU16 GDO, 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

How do I check the history of AU16 GDO?

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What year was AU16 GDO registered?

AU16 GDO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AU16 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 GDO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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