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15 GCV

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 GCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,204 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 40,896 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 36,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 30,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,954 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 17,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 8,558 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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15 GCV 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 15 GCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 15 GCV registered?

15 GCV is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is 15 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 GCV 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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