2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · GY14 LVA
2014 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2014. Recorded mileage 35,650 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY14 LVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2026
- 35,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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GY14 LVA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Defender (GY14 LVA) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GY14 LVA Mileage History
- 26/04/202223,533 mi
- 25/04/202324,655 mi+1,122 mi
- 23/04/202427,848 mi+3,193 mi
- 19/03/202531,157 mi+3,309 mi
- 17/03/202635,650 mi+4,493 mi
Average of roughly 3,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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