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OX16 FBZ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 37,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 33,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 27,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 26,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,285 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 17,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (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 FBZ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

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

Is OX16 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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