2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · TU65 MUD
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 9,055 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TU65 MUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 9,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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TU65 MUD MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Defender (TU65 MUD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
TU65 MUD Mileage History
- 16/09/20227,873 mi
- 03/10/20238,321 mi+448 mi
- 08/10/20248,691 mi+370 mi
- 01/10/20259,055 mi+364 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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