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AY16 XAF

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,670 mi
Last recorded66,670 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent/kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge feathered

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge feathered

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure loose in body (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non genuine roof ladder fitted obstructing number plate characters (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge feathered

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge feathered

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

rear brakes near limit (offside inner)

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,196 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,980 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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AY16 XAF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AY16 XAF, 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.

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What year was AY16 XAF registered?

AY16 XAF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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