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OX16 FBE

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,289 mi
Last recorded41,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,901 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 35,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 34,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 30,910 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottle top missing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,501 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 15,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 FBE is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

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

Is OX16 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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