2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · P4 PSY
2014 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 90,003 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P4 PSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 90,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
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P4 PSY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Defender (P4 PSY) 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 (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Steering component casing not properly attached Steering damager Bush missing, excessive play/ movement (2.1.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head lamp fitted 90 degrees out (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head lamp fitted 90 degrees out (4.1.2 (b))”.
P4 PSY Mileage History
- 03/02/202483,481 mi
- 05/02/202587,443 mi+3,962 mi
- 21/02/202587,474 mi+31 mi
- 23/04/202689,973 mi+2,499 mi
- 20/05/202690,003 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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