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D1 MTJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,107 mi
Last recorded30,107 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 30,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim cut off is opposite to required pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image cut is opposite to requirements (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 28,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 10,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,323 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 5,323 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 545 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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D1 MTJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 D1 MTJ, 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 D1 MTJ registered?

D1 MTJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is D1 MTJ safe to buy?

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