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AX14 MPZ

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 MPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 137,902 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,626 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 126,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Stop/ tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seats folded and tools in area not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,826 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,880 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Unable to check the rear seat belts due to customers possessions are in the way

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,821 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Unable to check the rear seat belts due to customers possessions are in the way

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,868 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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AX14 MPZ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 AX14 MPZ, 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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AX14 MPZ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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