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HY16 OYH

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,887 mi
Last recorded26,887 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 OYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 26,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 23,420 miles

Central Front Front differential has a leaking pinion seal.

Nearside Front Swivel joint has signs of grease leaking.

Offside Front Swivel joint has signs of grease leaking.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,166 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively support mounts both sides starting to corrode (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside side step starting to corrode

Offside side step starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2023 21,020 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 21,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,389 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential pinion shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 15,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 12,633 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 12,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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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HY16 OYH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY16 OYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY16 OYH registered?

HY16 OYH is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HY16 OYH safe to buy?

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