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BK14 ELH

2014 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 ELH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both steps corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,628 miles

n/s front hub swivel misting in oil

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering swivel seal weeping

Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 22 Mar 2021 61,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering swivel seal weeping

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,120 miles

engine cover fitted

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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BK14 ELH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK14 ELH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK14 ELH registered?

BK14 ELH is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is BK14 ELH safe to buy?

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