2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · R8 RUC
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 42,319 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 RUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 42,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R8 RUC 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 (R8 RUC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bushes excess movem”.
R8 RUC Mileage History
- 28/04/202329,839 mi
- 02/05/202437,176 mi+7,337 mi
- 02/05/202437,176 mi
- 29/04/202542,103 mi+4,927 mi
- 28/04/202642,319 mi+216 mi
Average of roughly 4,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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