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AP63 DVJ

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,398 mi
Last recorded59,398 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 DVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,787 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 37,787 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 29,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 25,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,722 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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AP63 DVJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP63 DVJ, 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 AP63 DVJ registered?

AP63 DVJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is AP63 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP63 DVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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