John Deere Xuv855 (2014)

302 real MOT outcomes analysed

2014 John Deere Xuv855

CarHunch has 302 2014 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 302 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2014 John Deere Xuv855 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other John Deere vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

This 2014 John Deere XUV855 is a serious reliability concern, with only a 30% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—that's a stark 50-percentage-point gap that suggests systemic issues with the model. The good news is that dangerous defects are not widespread at 0%, but the sheer failure rate makes this a risky purchase for anyone expecting hassle-free ownership.

The median mileage of 1,280 miles is unusually low for a 2014 vehicle, which may reflect that these are specialist or recreational machines with limited use rather than typical road cars—this context matters when interpreting the results. With zero recorded failures and advisories on average, the problem appears to be that most vehicles fail outright on their first test rather than accumulating known faults, which points to either design flaws or inspection procedures that don't align well with this vehicle type. Before buying one, get an independent pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with this specific model rather than relying on MOT history alone.

MOT statistics not available

We have 302 2014 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 302 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 25%
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 25%
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect · Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Wipers & washers 25%
Central Windscreen washer not working
Other issues 25%
Front Registration plate missing · Rear Registration plate inscription illegible · Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

Before you buy a 2014 John Deere Xuv855

Based on MOT data from 302 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,956 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 99.7%
1,950
Black 0.3%
6
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