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M4 NAR

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,256 mi
Last recorded34,256 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at rear most joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 26,484 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both at rear joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 21,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both at rear joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose joint at n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 19,895 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose joint at n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,750 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 15,750 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 12,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 9,980 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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M4 NAR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 M4 NAR, 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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What year was M4 NAR registered?

M4 NAR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is M4 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 NAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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