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514 MTW

2015 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration514 MTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,340 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four

Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 56,143 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 20 Jul 2022 50,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2021 42,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 37,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 22,820 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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514 MTW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 514 MTW, 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 514 MTW registered?

514 MTW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is 514 MTW safe to buy?

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