2015 Land Rover Defender · 23,548 MOT tests
2015 Land Rover Defender reliability
2015 Land Rover Defenders fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Defender years (23,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 39,161
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 11.7% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Land Rover Defender
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Suspension3.7%
- Tyres1.5%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.06%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Stop lamp not working 1.95%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.62%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.95%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (5.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.36%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (2.93%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Defender year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Land Rover Defender reliable?
2015 Land Rover Defenders fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Defender years (23,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Land Rover Defender MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.44% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Land Rover Defender have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Land Rover Defender shows 39,161 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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