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HX16 AOS

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 AOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 43,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. third row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed third row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 42,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm rear of vehicle (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,443 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL SERVICE displaying on dash, overdue service inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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HX16 AOS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 HX16 AOS, 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 HX16 AOS registered?

HX16 AOS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is HX16 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 AOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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