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KY16 ZFX

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,869 mi
Last recorded13,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 ZFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 13,869 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both badly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 1 x daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 13,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both badly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 1 x daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 10,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 9,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 8,839 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 7,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 6,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 5,367 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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KY16 ZFX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KY16 ZFX, 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 KY16 ZFX registered?

KY16 ZFX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KY16 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 ZFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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