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OW16 XWG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,389 mi
Last recorded53,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 45,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,784 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 39,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,197 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 31,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 25,058 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level below min

Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,496 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 XWG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWG, 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.

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What year was OW16 XWG registered?

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

Is OW16 XWG safe to buy?

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