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OW16 XUU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,869 mi
Last recorded43,869 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 XUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2023 43,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,280 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 5,882 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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OW16 XUU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

OW16 XUU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is OW16 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 XUU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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