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KP06 HAM

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 80,042 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 80,042 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,711 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,670 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,665 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,410 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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KP06 HAM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP06 HAM, 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 KP06 HAM registered?

KP06 HAM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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