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MIB 1137

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 1137
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL other steel pipes corroded - require cleaning / greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top brake pipe going onto chassis corroded - ADVISE ATTENTION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive t/box output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,365 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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MIB 1137 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MIB 1137, 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 MIB 1137 registered?

MIB 1137 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is MIB 1137 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 1137 shows 8 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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