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835 RAN

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration835 RAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,140 miles

Chip on windscreen zone b

Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,412 miles

All four tyres on vehicle are perished

Both front tyre are slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen has stone chips but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,099 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
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835 RAN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 835 RAN, 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

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What year was 835 RAN registered?

835 RAN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is 835 RAN safe to buy?

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