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CA14 GEL

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,662 mi
Last recorded108,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 GEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,662 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt frontmost dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 104,977 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,820 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,791 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 83,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,859 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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CA14 GEL is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA14 GEL, 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 CA14 GEL registered?

CA14 GEL is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2014.

Is CA14 GEL safe to buy?

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