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OW16 XVU

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 XVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low approx. 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,404 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low approx. 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 108,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,991 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 98,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (3.5 (a))

all tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,919 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside front swivel/hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,262 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 XVU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

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

Is OW16 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 XVU shows 9 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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