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CA14 VNM

2014 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 VNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,719 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,111 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 55,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,498 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 27,498 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,450 miles

front n/s door mirror missing

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 VNM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNM, 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 CA14 VNM registered?

CA14 VNM is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is CA14 VNM safe to buy?

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