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ELG 44N

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,244 mi
Last recorded21,244 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 44N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,244 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering damper bush has slight wear

Pass 9 Apr 2025 17,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 11,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 10,864 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 10,857 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 7,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 3,769 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 2,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 463 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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ELG 44N is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 ELG 44N, 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 ELG 44N registered?

ELG 44N is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is ELG 44N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 44N 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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