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WA16 UVC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,197 mi
Last recorded18,197 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 UVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 18,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,006 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 16,142 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions not tested

Pass 8 Mar 2019 1,333 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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WA16 UVC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA16 UVC, 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

How do I check the history of WA16 UVC?

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What year was WA16 UVC registered?

WA16 UVC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WA16 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 UVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA16 UVC have outstanding finance?

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