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OE16 FUV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,269 mi
Last recorded28,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 FUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 28,269 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2026 28,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,857 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt catch cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,542 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 25,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 20,381 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt various

Pass 25 Aug 2022 12,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 12,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 8,096 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 8,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 5,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 3,824 miles

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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OE16 FUV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE16 FUV, 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 OE16 FUV registered?

OE16 FUV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is OE16 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 FUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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