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OE16 MTJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,273 mi
Last recorded50,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 MTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 50,273 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged secure 2 new main b/pipes and n/s/r axle b/pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged new pipe touching steering column coupling--- reshaped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 41,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,716 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 MTJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

OE16 MTJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is OE16 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 MTJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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