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CE14 LKJ

2014 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE14 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 68,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 68,038 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 63,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,289 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 54,289 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,003 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 May 2017 21,452 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyres worn on edges

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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CE14 LKJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE14 LKJ, 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 CE14 LKJ registered?

CE14 LKJ is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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