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A2 LXV

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,667 mi
Last recorded106,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 106,667 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (can't 100% see) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box & Front/Rear differentials slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 126,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front differential leaking

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

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

Rear differential leaking

transfer box leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,057 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on droplink (1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,142 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,959 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,972 miles

Front Differential & Transfer Box Has Slight Oil Leak

Nearside Front Position Lamp Lens Condensated

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,553 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,071 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,071 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,555 miles

seat belts frayed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,397 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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A2 LXV is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A2 LXV, 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 A2 LXV registered?

A2 LXV is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is A2 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LXV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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