MOT Status
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137,467 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear axle a-frame ball joint boot perishing
rear cross member rusty
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
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
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)
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)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
seepage from nearside front tractor joint
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M26 EAT safe to buy?
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