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B5 GAH

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,739 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 82,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,641 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 80,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 80,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Lamp Fitted At Wrong Angle (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 May 2018 51,290 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 May 2017 42,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 42,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B5 GAH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B5 GAH, 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 B5 GAH registered?

B5 GAH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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