2014 Land Rover Defender · 20,010 MOT tests
2014 Land Rover Defender reliability
2014 Land Rover Defenders fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Defender years (20,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 49,824
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,010
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.6% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Land Rover Defender
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Suspension4.4%
- Steering2.6%
- Tyres1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.47%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.01%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.69%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (6.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.58%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (3.33%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Defender year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Land Rover Defender reliable?
2014 Land Rover Defenders fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Defender years (20,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Land Rover Defender MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.13% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.87% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Land Rover Defender have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Land Rover Defender shows 49,824 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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