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AMA 442R

2014 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,624 mi
Last recorded80,624 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 442R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,624 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,915 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 74,909 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 54,423 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 48,645 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 32,266 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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AMA 442R is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMA 442R, 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 AMA 442R registered?

AMA 442R is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2014.

Is AMA 442R safe to buy?

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