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OW16 XYX

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,977 mi
Last recorded37,977 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 XYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 28,527 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 28,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 24,600 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 18,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 10,258 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 8,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

number plate lamp is damaged

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 XYX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

OW16 XYX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is OW16 XYX safe to buy?

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