2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 3 PWF
2014 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 138,921 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 PWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 138,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
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3 PWF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Defender (3 PWF) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
3 PWF Mileage History
- 29/02/2024126,830 mi
- 08/05/2025138,853 mi+12,023 mi
- 08/05/2025138,853 mi
- 23/04/2026138,920 mi+67 mi
- 20/05/2026138,921 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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