2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · D2 MAL
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 26,338 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D2 MAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 26,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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D2 MAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Defender (D2 MAL) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
D2 MAL Mileage History
- 30/09/202115,020 mi
- 28/09/202218,540 mi+3,520 mi
- 26/09/202323,123 mi+4,583 mi
- 16/10/202425,667 mi+2,544 mi
- 08/10/202526,338 mi+671 mi
Average of roughly 2,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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