MOT Status
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124,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
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))
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))
Offside Front chip in windscreen
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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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.
Is FE16 VYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE16 VYF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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