2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 79 HH
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 41,813 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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79 HH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 41,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
79 HH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Defender (79 HH) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
79 HH Mileage History
- 29/03/202333,661 mi
- 30/03/202333,661 mi
- 28/03/202438,905 mi+5,244 mi
- 10/04/202540,933 mi+2,028 mi
- 26/05/202641,813 mi+880 mi
Average of roughly 2,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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