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AO65 OTW

2015 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,052 mi
Last recorded41,052 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 37,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 34,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 30,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 12,632 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 OTW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO65 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

AO65 OTW is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2015.

Is AO65 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 OTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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