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48 XX

2015 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,770 mi
Last recorded32,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 XX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 32,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 31,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 26,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,137 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/R16 114/111Q (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have various little cuts to tread but not deep enough reach cords

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tractor seal leaking slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,208 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 22,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,190 miles

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

Nearside front mud flap slightly loose but still secure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 21,190 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside front mud flap slightly loose but still secure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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48 XX is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 48 XX, 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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48 XX is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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