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OE16 FZK

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 FZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,206 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 46,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,027 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 18,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 10,696 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 FZK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZK, 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 OE16 FZK registered?

OE16 FZK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is OE16 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 FZK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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