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KU16 VUA

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,742 mi
Last recorded9,742 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 VUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 9,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 9,601 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 8,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 7,778 miles

Offside Front swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Pass 13 May 2021 7,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 7,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 6,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 6,212 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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KU16 VUA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU16 VUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU16 VUA?

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What year was KU16 VUA registered?

KU16 VUA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KU16 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU16 VUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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