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OX16 FAU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,604 mi
Last recorded22,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 22,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 20,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 17,421 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Pass 24 Jan 2022 15,166 miles

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

Offside Front Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Fail 17 Jan 2022 15,131 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and broken lense (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Pass 15 Jan 2021 14,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,890 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 FAU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

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

Is OX16 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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