2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Land Rover Defender MOT pass rate and common faults

5,629 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,629 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    101 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Steering4.0%
  6. Tyres1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Land Rover Defender?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2014 Land Rover Defender cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,629 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Land Rover Defender?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Land Rover Defender reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).