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HF16 PKK

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,547 mi
Last recorded2,547 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 PKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 2,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 2,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 1,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 1,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 1,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 1,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 1,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 806 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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HF16 PKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF16 PKK, 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 PKK registered?

HF16 PKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is HF16 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 PKK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF16 PKK have outstanding finance?

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