2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · VX16 TUU
2016 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 33,830 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX16 TUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 33,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX16 TUU 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 (VX16 TUU) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
VX16 TUU Mileage History
- 18/01/202332,478 mi
- 03/01/202433,114 mi+636 mi
- 15/01/202533,547 mi+433 mi
- 14/02/202533,558 mi+11 mi
- 07/09/202633,830 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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