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GIW 110

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,717 mi
Last recorded44,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 110
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 44,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 30,050 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 28,856 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 26,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 21,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 18,778 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting from steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting from steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 16,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 12,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential box front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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GIW 110 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GIW 110, 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 GIW 110 registered?

GIW 110 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2016.

Is GIW 110 safe to buy?

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