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LT16 VXJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,165 mi
Last recorded35,165 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 VXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,026 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked no seats fitted

Nearside Front Oil weeping from axle

Offside Front Oil leaking from axle

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in under spray/ grease

Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,764 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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LT16 VXJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 LT16 VXJ, 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 LT16 VXJ registered?

LT16 VXJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is LT16 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 VXJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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