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B8 DXB

2014 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,537 mi
Last recorded29,537 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 29,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 29,379 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,803 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 28,803 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2021 28,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,409 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,166 miles

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%

Fail 27 Nov 2019 28,166 miles

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

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%

Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,307 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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B8 DXB is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B8 DXB, 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 B8 DXB registered?

B8 DXB is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is B8 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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