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WH16 PPO

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,347 mi
Last recorded56,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 PPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 51,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 47,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front rigid brake pipe between the flexi hose and the brake calliper is fouling on the bottom of the coil spring seat

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,886 miles

Nearside Front indicator full of water

Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split to the boot but is still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 26,696 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing of the character groups (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split to the boot but is still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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WH16 PPO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WH16 PPO, 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 WH16 PPO registered?

WH16 PPO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is WH16 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 PPO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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