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AU14 USM

2014 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 USM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,220 miles

front and rear bumpers both have attachments that stick out

Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,259 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,449 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 24,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU14 USM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU14 USM, 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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How do I check the history of AU14 USM?

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What year was AU14 USM registered?

AU14 USM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2014.

Is AU14 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 USM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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