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BN64 HVS

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,781 mi
Last recorded66,781 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN64 HVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,781 miles

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

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2026 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,638 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,273 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 57,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,740 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 51,645 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,437 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,825 miles

Nearside Front Axle / sphere seal leaking

Offside Front Axle / sphere seal leaking

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,914 miles

Front axle ball/swival joint seal weeping slightly (both sides)

coolant level low

Fail 2 Jan 2019 33,914 miles

Front axle ball/swival joint seal weeping slightly (both sides)

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

coolant level low

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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BN64 HVS is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN64 HVS, 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 BN64 HVS registered?

BN64 HVS is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is BN64 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN64 HVS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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