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1 MEO

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,235 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,635 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,143 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,495 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 15,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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1 MEO is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 1 MEO, 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 1 MEO registered?

1 MEO is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is 1 MEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 MEO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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