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OX16 FCP

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 FCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,283 miles

Offside Front hinge has slight ply

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 57,007 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative missing (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,492 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,935 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 FCP is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

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

Is OX16 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FCP 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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