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10 RCM

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,043 mi
Last recorded44,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 RCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 44,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 31,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 27,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 12,718 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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10 RCM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 RCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 12 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 10 RCM registered?

10 RCM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is 10 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 RCM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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