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CT56 MUK

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,069 mi
Last recorded64,069 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT56 MUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 64,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,767 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,752 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 54,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Needs New connecter (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,789 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 52,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,363 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,353 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose all bolts on rear prop front mounting (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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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CT56 MUK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CT56 MUK, 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 CT56 MUK registered?

CT56 MUK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is CT56 MUK safe to buy?

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