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1978 JB

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,289 mi
Last recorded21,289 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1978 JB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 21,289 miles

Light misting of oil around gearbox housing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner edge tread ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 21,082 miles

Light misting of oil around gearbox

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner edge tread ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 20,764 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil from gearbox housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,466 miles

Front Wiper blades worn/smearing windscreen

Light misting of oil around gearbox housing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner tread ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 19,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in between tread (no cords exposed)

Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 17,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,136 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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1978 JB is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 1978 JB, 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 1978 JB registered?

1978 JB is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is 1978 JB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1978 JB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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