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DX16 HCO

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,528 mi
Last recorded56,528 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 HCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 56,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,480 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 56,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 56,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,531 miles

Front Wheel Hub Seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split ,still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around steering box req cleaning off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 22,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusted, both were set below 850mm (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split ,still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around steering box req cleaning off (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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DX16 HCO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX16 HCO, 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 DX16 HCO registered?

DX16 HCO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is DX16 HCO safe to buy?

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