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2 WEL

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,034 mi
Last recorded69,034 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 69,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,745 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 58,745 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,873 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r anti roll bar rubbing on exhaust (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres protruding beyond arches ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 54,873 miles

Registration plate incorrect both number plates black with grey characters only if manufactured before 1980 (0.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both head light aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r anti roll bar rubbing on exhaust (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres protruding beyond arches ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,034 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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2 WEL 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 70%.

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 2 WEL, 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 2 WEL registered?

2 WEL is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is 2 WEL safe to buy?

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