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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

T16 DEFMOT history

T16 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 42,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,121 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DEF was last recorded at 42,121 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,763 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,358 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,121 miles
  • 2024 – 38,763 miles
  • 2023 – 34,339 miles
  • 2022 – 30,022 miles
  • 2021 – 25,558 miles
  • 2020 – 21,904 miles
  • 2019 – 16,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,121 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,121 miles
    Test number
    111282687817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass38,763 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    540480010093
    • AdvisoryFront sweat of oil from both front swivel seals
  3. Pass34,339 miles (+4,317)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    789096539581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub sweating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub sweating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass30,022 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,022 miles
    Test number
    557698452841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,558 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    371195789257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,904 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    165405987580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,126 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,126 miles
    Test number
    920254738701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    12,359 miles
    Test number
    455608958846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DEF

Does T16 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DEF is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 DEF?
The MOT on T16 DEF is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DEF done?
T16 DEF was recorded at 42,121 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has T16 DEF ever failed its MOT?
No. T16 DEF has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T16 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 T16 DEF find?
T16 DEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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