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OX16 FDV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,203 mi
Last recorded53,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 53,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged showing slight signs of cracking but not effecting condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,142 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 28,595 miles

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

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

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 FDV 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 77.8%.

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 FDV, 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

How do I check the history of OX16 FDV?

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What year was OX16 FDV registered?

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

Is OX16 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OX16 FDV have outstanding finance?

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