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DX16 HFB

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,849 mi
Last recorded23,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 HFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 21,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 21,689 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2022 17,031 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,643 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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DX16 HFB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

DX16 HFB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DX16 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 HFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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