MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front front hub seal slight leak
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Nearside Front Outer seal leaking
Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR16 DEF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 LR16 DEF, 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.
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How do I check the history of LR16 DEF?
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What year was LR16 DEF registered?
LR16 DEF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2016.
Is LR16 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR16 DEF 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.
Does LR16 DEF have outstanding finance?
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