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OX16 EYL

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,976 mi
Last recorded36,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 EYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 36,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 31,395 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 31,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 22,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 17,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,065 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 17,042 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 13,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,091 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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OX16 EYL is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 OX16 EYL, 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

How do I check the history of OX16 EYL?

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What year was OX16 EYL registered?

OX16 EYL is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is OX16 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 EYL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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