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OW16 XRV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 XRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 46,385 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,383 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,819 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front both swivel seals have slight seepage

Front both tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2024 40,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front both swivel seals have slight seepage

Front both tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2023 31,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 31,360 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of rear brakes corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,248 miles

Nearside Front swivel has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 4,621 miles

both front hubs leaking oil, but not interfering with brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2019 1,441 miles

Offside Front slight leak from front swivel joint housing

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 XRV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRV, 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 OW16 XRV registered?

OW16 XRV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is OW16 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 XRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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