Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c (2015)
2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c
CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Defender 110 is a serious reliability concern: only 18.1% pass their MOT first time compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant fares even worse at 17.4%. No dangerous defects have been recorded across these 190 vehicles, which is the only bright spot, but the first-time pass rate is a stark red flag for any prospective buyer.
At just under 50,000 miles on average, these are relatively low-mileage examples for a nine-year-old vehicle, yet they're still failing MOTs at alarming rates—suggesting systemic wear rather than abuse or high use. With fewer than 0.1 failures per vehicle recorded, the failures are spread thinly but consistently across the fleet, pointing to multiple small issues rather than one common knockout problem. Before committing to one of these Defenders, budget for immediate remedial work and factor in above-average annual maintenance costs.
What to check before buying a 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 187 | 17.4% | 0.07 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c vehicles fall between 29,407 and 67,351 miles.
2015 Land Rover Defender 110 XS Td D/c — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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