2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · YY65 CYV
2015 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 81,205 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY65 CYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 81,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY65 CYV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Land Rover Defender (YY65 CYV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YY65 CYV Mileage History
- 15/09/202258,564 mi
- 16/09/202366,341 mi+7,777 mi
- 16/09/202474,318 mi+7,977 mi
- 16/09/202474,318 mi
- 09/09/202581,205 mi+6,887 mi
Average of roughly 7,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
This is a relatively solid option for a
When inspecting this specific 2.2L diesel Defender, your primary focus should be on the cause of the 2024 MOT failure where the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) was flagged. Ask the seller for documentation proving that the engine management issue was addressed and that no warning lights remain on the dashboard.
Given the model's reputation for heavy-duty use, you should also check the service history for evidence of regular oil changes and fuel filter replacements. While this vehicle hasn't recorded corrosion failures in its MOT history yet, it is a common issue for this model, so a thorough underside inspection is highly recommended.
Running a 2198cc diesel Defender involves significant costs. Fuel economy will be relatively low compared to modern passenger cars, and as a heavy 4x4, insurance groups tend to be higher.
Maintenance costs for Land Rover components can be substantial. You should budget for regular servicing and potential repairs to suspension or braking components. An estimated annual running cost for this vehicle is likely to fall between £1,800 and £2,400, depending on your annual mileage and insurance profile.
Specifically address the 2024 MOT failure by checking the dashboard for any active engine management lights. Ensure the MIL functions correctly as per the 2024-09-16 test requirements.
Beyond the MOT history, inspect the vehicle for signs of the most common model failures: headlamps, brake pipes, and corrosion. Although this specific vehicle has passed its recent tests without these issues, they remain the top failure reasons for the Defender model aggregate and should be checked manually.
This 2015 Land Rover Defender, finished in Green, has covered 81,205 miles since its first registration in September 2015. While it has an above-average mileage profile compared to the model aggregate average of 3,736 miles per year, the MOT history shows a consistent pass record. The only recorded failure occurred in September 2024 regarding an inoperative engine MIL, which was rectified during the same test.
The Defender model has an average MOT pass rate of 78.1% across 126,031 analysed vehicles, with common failures relating to lighting, brakes, and corrosion.
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