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87 MDP

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 MDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 22,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 22,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 21,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 20,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 19,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 18,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 14,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 14,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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87 MDP is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 87 MDP, 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 87 MDP registered?

87 MDP is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 2015.

Is 87 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 MDP 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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