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C8 VNA

2014 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,501 mi
Last recorded29,501 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 29,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 28,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,813 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 26,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,249 miles

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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 VNA is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

C8 VNA is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2014.

Is C8 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 VNA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 VNA have outstanding finance?

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