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OX16 FET

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 FET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,765 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,183 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,207 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 12,862 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 FET is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FET, 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 FET?

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What year was OX16 FET registered?

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

Is OX16 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FET shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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