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YF16 XTV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,864 mi
Last recorded32,864 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 XTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 32,864 miles

Front Bumper corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 26,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,670 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 15,670 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 13,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 9,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (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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YF16 XTV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF16 XTV, 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 YF16 XTV registered?

YF16 XTV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is YF16 XTV safe to buy?

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