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1048 MP

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,216 mi
Last recorded27,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1048 MP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 26,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 24,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 23,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 18,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 14,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,694 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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1048 MP is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,493 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 1048 MP, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1048 MP registered?

1048 MP is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is 1048 MP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1048 MP shows 9 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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