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D1 URS

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,502 mi
Last recorded26,502 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 URS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 26,502 miles

Central Front Steering Shaft Damper, Bush Perished.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 26,164 miles

Central Front Steering damper bush perished/splitting.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,100 miles

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper bush perishing/ splitting (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,989 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 25,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 25,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 4,987 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 URS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 D1 URS, 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 D1 URS registered?

D1 URS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is D1 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 URS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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