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A9 PKE

2014 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

83,135 mi
Last recorded83,135 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 83,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 79,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,382 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,377 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,483 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,323 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 57,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,063 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet inop

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,458 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,759 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,808 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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A9 PKE is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 A9 PKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 PKE registered?

A9 PKE is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is A9 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 PKE shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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