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WT16 OBU

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,576 mi
Last recorded31,576 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 OBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 31,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,093 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,810 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 11,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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WT16 OBU 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 87.5%.

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 WT16 OBU, 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.

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What year was WT16 OBU registered?

WT16 OBU is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is WT16 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 OBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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