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GB 777AER

2015 Land Rover Defender

Generated from DVSA record, 7 Oct 2026

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At a glance

This grey 2015 Land Rover Defender has passed 6 of its 9 first-attempt MOT tests; 2015 Defenders tested in 2025 passed 79.1% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 25 September 2026, was a fail. Mileage of 90,361 is above three-quarters of 2015 Defenders tested in 2025.

DVSA record · 7 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet

Year

2015

Fuel

Diesel

Colour

Grey

Engine

2198cc

CO2

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Euro status

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1 Vehicle identity

Registration

777AER

Make

Land Rover

Model

Defender

Year

2015

First registered

30 Sep 2015

Fuel

Diesel

Engine

2198cc

Colour

Grey

CO2

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Euro status

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Marked for export

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Wheel plan

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Type approval

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V5C issued

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Vehicle age

11 years

Registration area

—

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status

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Tax due

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Annual road tax

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MOT status

Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)

MOT expiry

10 Oct 2026

ULEZ / Clean Air Zone

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Outstanding recall

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First used date

30 Sep 2015

Manufacture date

30 Sep 2015

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Dangerous item, 9 Oct 2024: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. The car passed a test on 10 Oct 2024.

Dangerous item, 9 Oct 2024: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. The car passed a test on 10 Oct 2024.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2024: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 2 tests.

7 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, doughnut. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn. Recorded at 2 tests. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush. No later pass is on the record yet.

27 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Tyres

Advisory, 10 Oct 2024: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2024: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 9 Oct 2024: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 9 Oct 2024: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Recorded at 2 tests.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 9 Oct 2024: Offside Rear Rear reflector missing. The car passed a test on 10 Oct 2024.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Structure & corrosion

Major item, 9 Oct 2024: Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn. The car passed a test on 10 Oct 2024.

Major item, 9 Oct 2024: Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure. The car passed a test on 10 Oct 2024.

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Engine – oil

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Front Swivel seal leaking.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Other

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm. No later pass is on the record yet.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed. Recorded at 4 tests.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2024: Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed. Recorded at 4 tests.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions

Nothing recorded against this in the last two years of tests.

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

The free record cannot show outstanding finance, insurance write-off history or a theft marker. The Full provenance report — no Data Guarantee does, with Experian data, for £5.99.

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4 How it compares with other 2015 Defenders

Against every Land Rover Defender first used in 2015 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (6,468 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

Measure	This car	Typical 2015 Defender	What it means
Pass rate, first attempts	6 of 9 (67%)	79.1% in 2025	Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts	3 of 9	15.0% of first tests	Lower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)	1	5.9% of first tests	1 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (25 Sept 2026)	90,361 miles	46,602 (middle half 28,356–70,477)	Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)	2 of 9	52.9% of first tests	Lower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Land Rover Defender first used in 2015, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

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On this carBrakes. dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2024, 2025). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
On this carSuspension & steering. major item, minor item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
On this carTyres. advisory recorded in the last two years (2022, 2023, 2024). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
On this carLamps & visibility. major item recorded in the last two years (2024). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
On this carStructure & corrosion. major item recorded in the last two years (2023, 2024). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
On this carOther. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.

This car vs what 2015 Defenders usually fail on

Position lamp: not working17.8%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2024

Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush11.8%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Stop lamp: not working10.4%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2024

Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.8%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2024

Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.8%this car: brakes items recorded 2019, 2024, 2025

Bars: share of 2015 Defender first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

0middle half of 2015 Defenders: 28,356–70,477150,000 miles

This car: 90,361 miles at its latest test — above the middle half.

More on this year of Defender: 2015 Land Rover Defender MOT statistics · all Defender years · Land Rover

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

Outstanding finance, an insurance write-off marker or a theft record do not appear in DVLA or DVSA data. The Full provenance report — no Data Guarantee does, with Experian data, for £5.99.

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3 Mileage analysis

Average: 7,327 miles/year over 8 years

5 MOT history

Tests passed8 of 11

Tests failed3

Plate changesNone

Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)

Avg mileage/year7,327 mi

Pass rate73%

First mileage32,073 mi (as at 11 Oct 2018)

Last mileage90,361 mi (as at 25 Sep 2026)

Years on record8 yr

Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Fail 25 Sep 2026 90,361 mi

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) Minor
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, doughnut (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b)) Major — failed
Offside Front Swivel seal leaking Advisory
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, doughnut (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Advisory

Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,221 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2026

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,565 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) Minor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) Minor
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,565 mi

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) Minor
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) Minor
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,769 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Advisory
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory

Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,226 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,014 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,054 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2021

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Advisory

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,495 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 40,493 mi

Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,073 mi Expiry 10 Oct 2019

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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Land Rover Defender 777AER — MOT history, mileage and tax

At a glance

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Lamps & visibility

Structure & corrosion

Engine – oil

Other

Exhaust & emissions

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2015 Defenders

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3 Mileage analysis

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Land Rover Defender 777AER — MOT history, mileage and tax

At a glance

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Lamps & visibility

Structure & corrosion

Engine – oil

Other

Exhaust & emissions

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2015 Defenders

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This car vs what 2015 Defenders usually fail on

Mileage position

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

3 Mileage analysis

5 MOT history

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Outstanding Finance

Stolen Vehicle Check

Write-off & Condition

Salvage Auction

Identity & Matching

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