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WK16 EYP

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,427 mi
Last recorded138,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 EYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Mar 2025 134,867 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 134,865 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Drag link end. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Drag link end. (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,406 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering linkage dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

half shaft end cap missing bolt o/s/f

Fail 12 Mar 2024 123,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush parted from shock (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering linkage dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

half shaft end cap missing bolt o/s/f

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,784 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 112,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,913 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper & lower on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,667 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,666 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,934 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

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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WK16 EYP is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WK16 EYP, 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 WK16 EYP registered?

WK16 EYP is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is WK16 EYP safe to buy?

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