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12 MDJ

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,804 mi
Last recorded21,804 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 21,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 21,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock absorber mounting has snapped. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,197 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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12 MDJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 12 MDJ, 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 12 MDJ registered?

12 MDJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is 12 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MDJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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