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4 LXN

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,318 miles

Offside Front Upper windscreen stone chip damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,176 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm, at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,265 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,265 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 35,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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4 LXN is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 4 LXN, 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 4 LXN registered?

4 LXN is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is 4 LXN safe to buy?

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