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OX16 EYV

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,311 mi
Last recorded35,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 EYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 35,311 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 28,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad retaining pin missing locking device

Fail 8 Mar 2024 20,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad retaining pin missing locking device

Pass 1 Mar 2023 7,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 7,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 6,145 miles

Central Rear Stop light out

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 6,145 miles

Central Rear Stop light out

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 EYV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYV, 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 OX16 EYV registered?

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

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