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OW16 XXF

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2025 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

park brake performance only just met ,requires adj or repair

steering damper o/s bush

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 96,668 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 96,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning vibration from strg. pump/pipes [left lock mainly & occasionally right] (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front prop uj`s misaligned

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low off scale- beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low off scale- beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear prop uj`s misaligned

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights inop ()

snatch / noises from transfer box etc

steering damper lower bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 76,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,416 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 XXF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

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

Is OW16 XXF safe to buy?

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