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AO15 XLE

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,982 mi
Last recorded15,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 15,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 15,982 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 14,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 12,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 11,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 10,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 9,496 miles

seepage from front axle swivels

Pass 30 Jul 2020 7,517 miles

seepage from front axle swivels

Pass 7 Jun 2019 6,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,375 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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AO15 XLE is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

AO15 XLE is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2015.

Is AO15 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 XLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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