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439 ERH

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration439 ERH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,777 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 42,777 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,752 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 38,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 37,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,923 miles

Front Swivel joint seals weeping slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep from both swivel seals

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 33,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep from both swivel seals

Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,958 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep from both swivel seals

Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,834 miles

slight weep from both front swivel seals

Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,316 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,155 miles

rear main oil seal weeping slightly

slight dampness around both front hub swivel seals

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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439 ERH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 439 ERH, 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 439 ERH registered?

439 ERH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2014.

Is 439 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 439 ERH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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