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78 DW

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,594 mi
Last recorded82,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 DW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 66,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 56,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 46,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 40,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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78 DW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 78 DW, 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 78 DW registered?

78 DW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is 78 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 DW 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.

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