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OW16 XWO

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,145 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 105,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear of chassis (nearside rear brake) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear of chassis (offside rear brake) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,455 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leaking from transfer box

Fail 30 Jan 2025 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leaking from transfer box

steering damper corroded, outer weather sleeve missing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Towbar safety device damaged tow pin R clip missing (6.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,818 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,206 miles

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

Nearside & offside seat belts damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2019 24,206 miles

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

Nearside & offside seat belts damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 XWO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White 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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

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

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