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WU16 FRV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 FRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,965 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,671 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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WU16 FRV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 WU16 FRV, 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 WU16 FRV?

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What year was WU16 FRV registered?

WU16 FRV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WU16 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 FRV 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 WU16 FRV have outstanding finance?

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