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NK16 TZA

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,119 mi
Last recorded27,119 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 TZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 27,119 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 24,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,517 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 19,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 12,297 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 12,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 7,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 7,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 278 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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NK16 TZA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NK16 TZA, 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 NK16 TZA registered?

NK16 TZA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is NK16 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK16 TZA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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