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AO65 DHU

2015 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,833 mi
Last recorded29,833 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 DHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 29,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 29,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,569 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 28,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Material broken from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 27,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 27,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 23,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 20,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 16,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,488 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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AO65 DHU is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AO65 DHU, 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 AO65 DHU registered?

AO65 DHU is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is AO65 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 DHU 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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