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YK16 VKV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 40,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 40,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,516 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 32,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,277 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 22,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,008 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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YK16 VKV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK16 VKV, 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 YK16 VKV registered?

YK16 VKV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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