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DE16 NNL

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 NNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 71,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,058 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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DE16 NNL is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE16 NNL, 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 DE16 NNL registered?

DE16 NNL is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 NNL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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