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WH16 RDU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 RDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,690 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

os swivel leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,559 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 19,559 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure unable to adjust as damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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 RDU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 WH16 RDU, 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 WH16 RDU registered?

WH16 RDU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is WH16 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 RDU 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.

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