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269 EMJ

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 EMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,436 miles

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2024 58,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched centre row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 54,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,138 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,838 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 40,371 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 40,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 37,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,046 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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269 EMJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 269 EMJ, 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 269 EMJ registered?

269 EMJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is 269 EMJ safe to buy?

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