MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Towbar safety device not operating correctly (6.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Oil leak, but not excessive handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU16 WGV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EU16 WGV, 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 EU16 WGV registered?
EU16 WGV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2016.
Is EU16 WGV safe to buy?
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