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LR16 BOW

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,846 mi
Last recorded47,846 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 BOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 47,846 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 47,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,144 miles

Central Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak between gearbox/transfer box dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LR16 BOW is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR16 BOW, 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 LR16 BOW registered?

LR16 BOW is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LR16 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 BOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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