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KX16 HBA

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 45,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 34,269 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 34,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 30,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 29,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,872 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,625 miles

dsm will not register a reading

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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KX16 HBA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KX16 HBA, 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

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What year was KX16 HBA registered?

KX16 HBA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KX16 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX16 HBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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