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KP16 ACX

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 ACX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,419 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front diff oil leak

Pass 30 May 2025 84,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 76,218 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,729 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal slightly damp

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

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

Rear Slight diff oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal slightly damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Slight diff oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,459 miles

Offside Front Outer DRL not working

Fail 11 Jan 2022 48,458 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer DRL not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,417 miles

Both front hub sill,s leaking

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,156 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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KP16 ACX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP16 ACX, 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 KP16 ACX registered?

KP16 ACX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is KP16 ACX safe to buy?

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