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40 JCS

2014 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,127 mi
Last recorded41,127 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 JCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,127 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 41,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber pad insecure

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,743 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,809 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 14,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 9,993 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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40 JCS is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 40 JCS, 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 40 JCS registered?

40 JCS is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2014.

Is 40 JCS safe to buy?

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