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4444 SW

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,965 mi
Last recorded55,965 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4444 SW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 55,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,956 miles

Front Number plate mounted below bumper

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,330 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded heavily but still serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank wet, possibly slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 46,329 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded heavily but still serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank wet, possibly slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,743 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 37,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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4444 SW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 4444 SW, 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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4444 SW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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