Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

LC15 PZXMOT history

LC15 PZX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 93,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LC15 PZX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,549 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,486 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC15 PZX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC15 PZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC15 PZX was last recorded at 93,549 miles on 22 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,538 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,549 miles
  • 2025 – 85,625 miles
  • 2024 – 74,749 miles
  • 2023 – 64,565 miles
  • 2022 – 55,736 miles
  • 2021 – 48,247 miles
  • 2020 – 41,519 miles
  • 2019 – 33,047 miles
  • 2018 – 25,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,549 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 forward of flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,549 miles (+11)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    759544539784
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 forward of flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail93,538 miles (+7,913)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    286068537924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link, steering box end loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested wheel bearing rough, likely to break up (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 forward of flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    179997311676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail85,625 miles (+10,876)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    717081774824
    • MajorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower gearbox mounting nut loose but not likely to fall off.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass74,749 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    966246379347
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail74,674 miles (+10,109)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    566679487415
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass64,565 miles (+8,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    619626804015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass55,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    372940517370
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail55,736 miles (+7,489)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    116767149497
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged across axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass48,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    966595945341
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR shock bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail48,247 miles (+6,728)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    253322237827
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR shock bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,519 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    809008362244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail41,513 miles (+8,466)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    428169863696
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass33,047 miles (+7,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,047 miles
    Test number
    814917904308
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have cuts in treads not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF and OSF tyre has cut outter wall not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

  15. Pass25,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,498 miles
    Test number
    299462008178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC15 PZX

Does LC15 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC15 PZX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC15 PZX?
The MOT on LC15 PZX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC15 PZX done?
LC15 PZX was recorded at 93,549 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 8,486 miles a year.
Has LC15 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC15 PZX has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC15 PZX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC15 PZX find?
LC15 PZX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 7 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LC15P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.