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24 RAD

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,888 mi
Last recorded64,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 RAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 64,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 53,811 miles

Slight oil leak from offside front tracta joint seal.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,378 miles

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

cooling fan faulty

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.07

rear wiper split

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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24 RAD 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 88.9%.

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 24 RAD, 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 24 RAD registered?

24 RAD is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is 24 RAD safe to buy?

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