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1 TUG

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,754 mi
Last recorded37,754 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 37,754 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,911 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 32,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 32,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,302 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,330 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,203 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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1 TUG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUG, 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 TUG registered?

1 TUG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2014.

Is 1 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 TUG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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