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A14 XFR

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,439 mi
Last recorded187,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 187,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush have minor play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush have minor play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop joint has minor play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2022 187,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 187,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 187,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 185,065 miles

all under body areas corroding

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2019 185,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body areas corroding

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2017 182,814 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chip outside swept area

nearside and offside inner door shuts corroding front and rear

oil leak engine, gearbox and transfer box areas

rear chassis cross member corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2017 182,804 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (hockey sticks) marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill areas marked in yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chip outside swept area

nearside and offside inner door shuts corroding front and rear

oil leak engine, gearbox and transfer box areas

rear chassis cross member corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 172,658 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorating with small leak

slight play in the nearside front panard rod bush

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 163,498 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 157,205 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre parking brake disc slight contaminatd

Pass 9 Oct 2013 150,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 150,414 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 137,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,480 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 132,480 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 129,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 128,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 120,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 99,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 92,195 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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A14 XFR is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 A14 XFR, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 XFR registered?

A14 XFR is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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