CarVerify

Free Car Check

5659 R

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,583 mi
Last recorded10,583 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration5659 R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 10,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 7,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 7,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 4,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 3,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 2,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 1,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 1,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 1,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 1,449 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

5659 R is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5659 R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5659 R?

You can check the full history of 5659 R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 5659 R registered?

5659 R is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is 5659 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5659 R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5659 R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5659 R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.