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DX16 OND

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 OND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,177 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tractor joint weeping oil

Pass 16 Jan 2024 93,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,715 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft seal leaking oil \ bolts insecure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Steering idler play

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,688 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear drive flange bolt missing

Offside front diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,318 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested scoring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light no lens (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn links and bushes excessive play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested No handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive play in o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate missing (ripped off)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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DX16 OND is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX16 OND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX16 OND registered?

DX16 OND is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DX16 OND safe to buy?

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