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AO15 WWS

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,844 mi
Last recorded50,844 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 WWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,886 miles

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

both front axle spheres wet

play in both rear shock absorber lower bushs

Fail 22 Jul 2025 47,886 miles

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

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

both front axle spheres wet

play in both rear shock absorber lower bushs

Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,014 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,509 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WWS is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO15 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

AO15 WWS is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is AO15 WWS safe to buy?

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