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OX16 FGC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,041 mi
Last recorded10,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 FGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 10,041 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 10,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,888 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 8,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 7,076 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 6,319 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,284 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 4,195 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2020 4,195 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 3,624 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (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 FGC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

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

Is OX16 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX16 FGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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