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50 RBY

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,780 mi
Last recorded57,780 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 RBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,904 miles

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

daytime running lights permanetly on

Fail 12 Feb 2021 51,902 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

daytime running lights permanetly on

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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50 RBY is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 50 RBY, 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 50 RBY registered?

50 RBY is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is 50 RBY safe to buy?

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