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HF16 KTG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 KTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,393 miles

Both front tyres are starting to perish

Both rear tyres are feathering

Parking brake warning indicator illuminates on its own

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,749 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak from the transmission transfer box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & o/s/f are feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,079 miles

Both rear and the o/s/f tyres are slightly out of shape

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 67,079 miles

Both rear and the o/s/f tyres are slightly out of shape

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,298 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large top to bottom crack (Not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,298 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large top to bottom crack (Not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,653 miles

Both rear boot area forward facing seat are in the stowed position not allowing the inspection of the seat belts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Step is insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very large crack in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 53,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear boot area forward facing seat are in the stowed position not allowing the inspection of the seat belts

Dash board illumination not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Step is insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very large crack in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 30,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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HF16 KTG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 HF16 KTG, 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 HF16 KTG registered?

HF16 KTG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is HF16 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 KTG 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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