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OE16 NBD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,881 mi
Last recorded35,881 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 NBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 34,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 33,526 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 33,420 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

gearbox oil leak trans box

oil filer leaking rusted

Pass 8 May 2019 16,966 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 16,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 NBD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

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

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