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C8 LXV

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,787 mi
Last recorded64,787 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,814 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 LXV is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXV, 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 C8 LXV registered?

C8 LXV is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is C8 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LXV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 LXV have outstanding finance?

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