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8 HHH

2015 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,873 mi
Last recorded47,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 47,873 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 47,873 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,062 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2024 32,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 15,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 12,426 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens of different colours (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 12,426 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens of different colours (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 7,491 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens of different colours (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 7,491 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens of different colours (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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8 HHH 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 66.7%.

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 8 HHH, 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 8 HHH registered?

8 HHH is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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The MOT history for 8 HHH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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