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2 DEF

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,523 miles

Central Seat belt missing One half found behind seat could not find other part (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,671 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,111 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 29,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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2 DEF is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 2 DEF, 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 2 DEF registered?

2 DEF is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is 2 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 DEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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