2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · N20 BAN
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 24,847 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N20 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 24,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N20 BAN 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 (N20 BAN) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
N20 BAN Mileage History
- 19/09/202222,568 mi
- 26/09/202323,583 mi+1,015 mi
- 26/09/202323,583 mi
- 11/10/202424,273 mi+690 mi
- 24/11/202524,847 mi+574 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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