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453 HNU

2014 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,231 mi
Last recorded36,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration453 HNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 36,231 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 36,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 32,588 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,493 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 29,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 26,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 26,934 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 21,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 18,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 14,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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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453 HNU is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 453 HNU, 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 453 HNU registered?

453 HNU is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2014.

Is 453 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 453 HNU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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