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MF16 FUN

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,327 mi
Last recorded17,327 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 FUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 13,021 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 13,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/55/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 11,662 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewall close to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewall close to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewall close to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewall close to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 5,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 555 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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MF16 FUN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF16 FUN, 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 MF16 FUN registered?

MF16 FUN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is MF16 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF16 FUN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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