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M26 EAT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 EAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 137,467 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 137,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 120,968 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,380 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 116,640 miles

Rear axle a-frame ball joint boot perishing

rear cross member rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2020 116,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear axle a-frame ball joint boot perishing

rear cross member rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,978 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,978 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,005 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 106,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 May 2016 104,563 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 May 2016 104,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,965 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 98,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 98,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,956 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 95,924 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,274 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

seepage from nearside front tractor joint

Fail 29 May 2009 82,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

seepage from nearside front tractor joint

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 58,352 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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M26 EAT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M26 EAT, 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.

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What year was M26 EAT registered?

M26 EAT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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