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286 MCG

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,614 mi
Last recorded30,614 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 MCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,614 miles

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

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,500 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Fail 27 Aug 2024 26,500 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH 13 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 16,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under sill unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 11,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 9,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 9,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 7,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,847 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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286 MCG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 286 MCG, 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 286 MCG registered?

286 MCG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is 286 MCG safe to buy?

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