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M14 LRU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 LRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021
Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar links have play

Fail 2 Sep 2019 140,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar links have play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,719 miles

Slight oil leak at front

Pass 18 Jan 2011 136,409 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 118,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 102,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 396,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,062 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M14 LRU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M14 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M14 LRU registered?

M14 LRU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is M14 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 LRU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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