2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · JOE 83X
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 66,876 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JOE 83X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 66,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JOE 83X 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 (JOE 83X) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (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.
JOE 83X Mileage History
- 04/05/202260,300 mi
- 24/08/202362,717 mi+2,417 mi
- 13/09/202463,388 mi+671 mi
- 18/09/202565,540 mi+2,152 mi
- 05/06/202666,876 mi+1,336 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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