2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SN65 WZM
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 15,587 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN65 WZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 15,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN65 WZM 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 (SN65 WZM) between April 2022 and March 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: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
SN65 WZM Mileage History
- 05/04/20227,342 mi
- 27/03/202310,458 mi+3,116 mi
- 03/04/202412,393 mi+1,935 mi
- 02/04/202514,055 mi+1,662 mi
- 30/03/202615,587 mi+1,532 mi
Average of roughly 2,070 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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