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FE16 VYF

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 VYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 124,341 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 124,340 miles

Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached insecure at locknut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,712 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 96,712 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 82,321 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,158 miles

Offside Front chip in windscreen

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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FE16 VYF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE16 VYF, 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 FE16 VYF registered?

FE16 VYF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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