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LK16 LVH

2016 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,114 mi
Last recorded40,114 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 LVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside SIDE STEP BRACKETS CORODED (NOT EXCESSIVE )

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 33,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 27,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,993 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 16,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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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LK16 LVH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LK16 LVH, 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 LK16 LVH registered?

LK16 LVH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is LK16 LVH safe to buy?

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