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A18 GUM

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,091 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,318 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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A18 GUM is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 A18 GUM, 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 A18 GUM registered?

A18 GUM is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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