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OX16 FDO

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,926 mi
Last recorded49,926 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,835 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,699 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 21,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure off mtgs? (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,529 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 FDO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

OX16 FDO is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is OX16 FDO safe to buy?

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