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FG16 MXJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,233 mi
Last recorded29,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 MXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 29,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,770 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 20,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 17,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,432 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2022 14,432 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly sized characters (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2021 11,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 9,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 4,656 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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FG16 MXJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 MXJ, 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 FG16 MXJ registered?

FG16 MXJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FG16 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 MXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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