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OW16 TXM

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,455 mi
Last recorded21,455 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 TXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 21,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2025 18,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 17,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,526 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 15,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 15,507 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 14,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 14,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 12,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 8,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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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OW16 TXM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OW16 TXM, 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

How do I check the history of OW16 TXM?

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What year was OW16 TXM registered?

OW16 TXM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is OW16 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 TXM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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