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OY16 VCU

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 VCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 59,098 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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OY16 VCU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White 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 OY16 VCU, 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 OY16 VCU registered?

OY16 VCU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is OY16 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY16 VCU 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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