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OX16 EYG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 EYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,195 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 26,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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OX16 EYG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OX16 EYG, 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 OX16 EYG registered?

OX16 EYG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is OX16 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 EYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OX16 EYG have outstanding finance?

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