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AR03 MAD

2014 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 MAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 118,884 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 118,883 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 107,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,690 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,637 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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AR03 MAD is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AR03 MAD, 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 AR03 MAD registered?

AR03 MAD is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2014.

Is AR03 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 MAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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