2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SC64 VPG
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 38,775 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC64 VPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 38,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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SC64 VPG 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 (SC64 VPG) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”.
SC64 VPG Mileage History
- 05/06/202432,936 mi
- 02/06/202536,231 mi+3,295 mi
- 04/06/202536,231 mi
- 01/06/202638,748 mi+2,517 mi
- 11/06/202638,775 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 2,897 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: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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