2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · GY63 SYX
2014 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 85,345 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY63 SYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 85,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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GY63 SYX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Defender (GY63 SYX) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
GY63 SYX Mileage History
- 08/11/202165,633 mi
- 18/10/202267,485 mi+1,852 mi
- 16/04/202471,893 mi+4,408 mi
- 30/04/202578,434 mi+6,541 mi
- 15/10/202585,345 mi+6,911 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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