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CA57 TES

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,850 mi
Last recorded67,850 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,850 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 67,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side's (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 59,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,000 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2021 52,000 miles

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

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,518 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,602 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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CA57 TES is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 CA57 TES, 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 CA57 TES registered?

CA57 TES is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is CA57 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 TES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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