2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · YY64 GXW
2014 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 14,583 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY64 GXW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 14,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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YY64 GXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Defender (YY64 GXW) between September 2017 and October 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
YY64 GXW Mileage History
- 15/09/20174,453 mi
- 24/09/20185,268 mi+815 mi
- 07/09/20196,289 mi+1,021 mi
- 07/09/20196,289 mi
- 21/09/20206,949 mi+660 mi
- 22/09/20217,642 mi+693 mi
- 13/09/20228,538 mi+896 mi
- 05/10/20239,717 mi+1,179 mi
- 23/09/202410,429 mi+712 mi
- 08/10/202512,332 mi+1,903 mi
- 08/10/202512,332 mi
- 09/10/202614,583 mi+2,251 mi
Average of roughly 1,118 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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