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A17 XOX

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,463 mi
Last recorded32,463 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,463 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2024 30,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

clean emission at time of test no print out issue below plate value

Fail 15 Mar 2023 29,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

clean emission at time of test no print out issue below plate value

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

clean emission at time test no print issue below mean value

Fail 9 Mar 2021 27,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

clean emission at time test no print issue below mean value

Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,581 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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A17 XOX is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A17 XOX, 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 A17 XOX registered?

A17 XOX is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is A17 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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