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LG16 NYR

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 NYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 66,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,220 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 59,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 34,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,447 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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LG16 NYR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG16 NYR, 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 LG16 NYR?

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What year was LG16 NYR registered?

LG16 NYR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is LG16 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 NYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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