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B19 FKM

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,734 mi
Last recorded222,734 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 222,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 214,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 188,453 miles

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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

center stop light not working

hand brake travel slightly high

number plate lamp damage

Fail 17 Nov 2023 188,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

center stop light not working

hand brake travel slightly high

number plate lamp damage

Pass 6 Jan 2023 168,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 168,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 167,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 14 Dec 2021 142,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,779 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged and centra (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear and centre rear seat belt clasp covers missing

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2019 94,338 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear and centre rear seat belt clasp covers missing

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,928 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B19 FKM 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 B19 FKM, 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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B19 FKM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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