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B8 KNG

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,860 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 94,860 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,608 miles

Front tyres perished.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,127 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,127 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,222 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 38,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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 KNG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNG, 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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B8 KNG is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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