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AO15 XLR

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,432 mi
Last recorded39,432 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 37,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 33,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,065 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 21,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 17,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 14,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,290 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure metal object insecure/fouling jiont (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,367 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 XLR 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 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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

AO15 XLR is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is AO15 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 XLR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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