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1706 MC

2014 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1706 MC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,964 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 104,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 103,190 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 88,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,292 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,507 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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1706 MC is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 1706 MC, 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 1706 MC registered?

1706 MC is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is 1706 MC safe to buy?

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