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2 XAH

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 XAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 27,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left-hand drive light fitted - incorrect 'Kick-up' (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left-hand drive light fitted - incorrect 'Kick-up' (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing of digits (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,576 miles

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

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

parking brake indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Sep 2019 25,576 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 17,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 12,932 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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2 XAH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 2 XAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 XAH registered?

2 XAH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2014.

Is 2 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 XAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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