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B15 GDR

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,779 mi
Last recorded39,779 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 37,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,128 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 37,128 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 8,096 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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B15 GDR is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B15 GDR, 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 B15 GDR registered?

B15 GDR is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is B15 GDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 GDR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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