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AO15 BMU

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 BMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,958 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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AO15 BMU is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO15 BMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO15 BMU registered?

AO15 BMU is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AO15 BMU safe to buy?

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