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DL03 LRO

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,682 mi
Last recorded32,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 32,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 32,380 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver plates on a vehicle manufactured after 1st january 1980 (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver plates on a vehicle manufactured after 1st january 1980 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 26,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 26,791 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 21,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 18,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,203 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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DL03 LRO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL03 LRO, 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 DL03 LRO registered?

DL03 LRO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is DL03 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 LRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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