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OE16 XBC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,749 mi
Last recorded22,749 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 22,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,687 miles

Front diff slightly leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 20,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 17,602 miles

Front Diff leaking

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Door check loose on door

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 17,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Diff leaking

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Door check loose on door

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 14,933 miles

Front diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2020 14,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front diff leaking oil

Pass 31 May 2019 9,582 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 XBC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

OE16 XBC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is OE16 XBC safe to buy?

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