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AL14 SAN

2015 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,833 mi
Last recorded94,833 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 SAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,833 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,032 miles

Nearside 3rd light on the passenger side inop

Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 3rd light on the passenger side inop

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly seeping

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake discs braking surface deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2021 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

rear brake discs braking surface deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,271 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 33,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,768 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 26,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured BOLT INSECURE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,755 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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AL14 SAN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AL14 SAN, 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 AL14 SAN registered?

AL14 SAN is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2015.

Is AL14 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL14 SAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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