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LN16 XJH

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,943 mi
Last recorded38,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 XJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,943 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 36,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 9,988 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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LN16 XJH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN16 XJH, 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 LN16 XJH registered?

LN16 XJH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is LN16 XJH safe to buy?

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