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OX16 FCU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,931 mi
Last recorded48,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage bush split slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 28,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage bush split slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 21,436 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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 FCU 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 57.1%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

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

Is OX16 FCU safe to buy?

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