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AU64 RZW

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,599 mi
Last recorded73,599 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU64 RZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,599 miles

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 front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,765 miles

Nearside front swivel housing has a very minor weep of grease

Fail 19 Nov 2024 70,765 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front swivel housing has a very minor weep of grease

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,056 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,054 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box lower oil seal (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Offside Front Swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Offside Front Swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing appears to have a minor leak

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 21 Sep 2018 52,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Offside Front Door stay not operating correctly

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Offside Front Door stay not operating correctly

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and has various cuts to the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU64 RZW is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU64 RZW, 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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AU64 RZW is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2014.

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