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GN16 GVW

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,686 mi
Last recorded22,686 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 GVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 22,686 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 22,676 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 20,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (on brake calipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 18,039 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 16,204 miles

Slight Leak From Front Axle

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 13,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 8,464 miles

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

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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GN16 GVW is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN16 GVW, 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

How do I check the history of GN16 GVW?

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What year was GN16 GVW registered?

GN16 GVW is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is GN16 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 GVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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