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23 WS

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,187 mi
Last recorded163,187 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 WS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 158,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel joint has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 158,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel joint has a slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to nearside front wing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sections of underside of vehicle coated in mud

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,386 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,621 miles

Oil leak transmission around park brake drum/transfer box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 72,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak transmission around park brake drum/transfer box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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23 WS is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 23 WS, 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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23 WS is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is 23 WS safe to buy?

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