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D16 WET

2011 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 WET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,380 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 70,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,316 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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D16 WET is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 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 D16 WET, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D16 WET registered?

D16 WET is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is D16 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 WET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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