2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · HF65 KZA
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 34,717 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF65 KZA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 34,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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HF65 KZA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Defender (HF65 KZA) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
HF65 KZA Mileage History
- 07/09/202227,018 mi
- 18/09/202329,928 mi+2,910 mi
- 31/10/202431,851 mi+1,923 mi
- 04/11/202534,717 mi+2,866 mi
Average of roughly 2,436 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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