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AN05 MET

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,208 mi
Last recorded32,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 MET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 32,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 31,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 31,188 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 28,939 miles

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

Offside Front Upper swivel hub pin bearing slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AN05 MET is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AN05 MET, 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 AN05 MET registered?

AN05 MET is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is AN05 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 MET shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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