2015 Land Rover Defender 5.0L Petrol · V8 CUY
2015 Land Rover Defender (5.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 6,126 km. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 6,126 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 CUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 6,126 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V8 CUY 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 (V8 CUY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V8 CUY Odometer History
- 07/11/20222,913 km
- 03/11/20234,222 mi
- 07/11/20244,872 mi+650 mi
- 05/11/20256,126 km
- 05/11/20256,126 km
Average of roughly 1,073 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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