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AK15 MLN

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 MLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 83,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 55,303 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 20,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 17,264 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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AK15 MLN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK15 MLN, 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 AK15 MLN registered?

AK15 MLN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 2015.

Is AK15 MLN safe to buy?

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