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AO14 AXG

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 AXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 144,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 132,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,683 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have deep cuts, but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,191 miles

NO plate light dim

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NO plate light dim

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,777 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,018 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak front diff to prop shaft

Fail 24 Apr 2017 41,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak front diff to prop shaft

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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AO14 AXG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO14 AXG, 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 AO14 AXG registered?

AO14 AXG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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