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353 RH

2014 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration353 RH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,413 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,119 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 18,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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353 RH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 353 RH, 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 353 RH registered?

353 RH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is 353 RH safe to buy?

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