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C8 HFB

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,494 mi
Last recorded37,494 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 34,575 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls.[both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls.[both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 32,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 28,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened front radius arm bush mounting bracket has a securing bolt/nut missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 26,888 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 26,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 24,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 19,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 16,433 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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C8 HFB is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 C8 HFB, 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 C8 HFB registered?

C8 HFB is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2014.

Is C8 HFB safe to buy?

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