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CN16 UTS

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,320 mi
Last recorded44,320 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 UTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,171 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 43,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,827 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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CN16 UTS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CN16 UTS, 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 CN16 UTS registered?

CN16 UTS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CN16 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 UTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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