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NX16 LCV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,058 mi
Last recorded103,058 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 LCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,675 miles

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 36,334 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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NX16 LCV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NX16 LCV, 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 NX16 LCV registered?

NX16 LCV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is NX16 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX16 LCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NX16 LCV have outstanding finance?

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