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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

R16 DEFMOT history

R16 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

R16 DEF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,903 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DEF was last recorded at 53,903 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,787 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,903 miles
  • 2024 – 53,787 miles
  • 2023 – 52,154 miles
  • 2022 – 49,786 miles
  • 2021 – 42,025 miles
  • 2020 – 37,002 miles
  • 2019 – 29,243 miles
  • 2018 – 23,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,903 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    308209035343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass53,787 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    249468637580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,783 miles (+1,629)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    415709256294
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass52,154 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    374560813461
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail52,154 miles (+2,368)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    414197524908
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    948012977540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear going into flexible hoses . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,784 miles (+7,759)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    352147595429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear going into flexible hoses . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,025 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    938518295297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,002 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    372284126944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,243 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    229752294224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    658475070127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,329 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    757306083449
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about R16 DEF

Does R16 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DEF is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 DEF?
The MOT on R16 DEF is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DEF done?
R16 DEF was recorded at 53,903 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has R16 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DEF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 DEF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 DEF find?
R16 DEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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