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OX16 FBD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,312 mi
Last recorded30,312 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 30,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 30,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 26,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 18,885 miles

engine cover fitted

front diff starting to leak

Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 8,715 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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 FBD 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 100%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

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

Is OX16 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FBD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OX16 FBD have outstanding finance?

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