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YH16 XXD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,713 mi
Last recorded27,713 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 XXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 27,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 25,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 22,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 19,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 17,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,642 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 13,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 9,091 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 9,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 6,541 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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YH16 XXD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH16 XXD, 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 YH16 XXD registered?

YH16 XXD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YH16 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 XXD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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