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H5 EAU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,874 mi
Last recorded7,874 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 7,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 7,047 miles

small oil leak from both front swivel joints

Pass 5 Oct 2023 6,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 5,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 5,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 3,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 2,587 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play bush worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 2,587 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play bush worn (2.1.3 (b) (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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H5 EAU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H5 EAU, 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 H5 EAU registered?

H5 EAU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is H5 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 EAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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