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AO15 SVD

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,747 mi
Last recorded59,747 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 SVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,747 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in lower bearing /pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside h/lamp aim reset , was low

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,769 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 53,769 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 49,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,966 miles

Offside Front swivel seal weeping grease

Upper Park brake requires adjustment but has reserve travel

Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front swivel seal weeping grease

Upper Park brake requires adjustment but has reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 SVD is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SVD, 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 AO15 SVD registered?

AO15 SVD is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 2015.

Is AO15 SVD safe to buy?

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