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T44 MRE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 MRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,145 miles

All previous repairs covered in black sealant

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in black under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undewr tray and side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 134,930 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody front to rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

underbody some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sidesteps fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 134,930 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody front to rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

underbody some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sidesteps fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 133,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,195 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Centre area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,807 miles

General under body corrosion

Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,955 miles

Both rear top coil spring support brackets excessive corrosion

Corroded hole nearside front chassis behind bumper

General under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 128,511 miles

Rear diff seal leaking.

Underside covered in thick underseal

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear diff seal leaking oil onto rear flexie.

Underside covered in thick underseal.

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside chassis centre outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside front outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak

General chassis coorosion

Rear axle pinion oil seal leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,590 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 112,047 miles

advise fluid round near side rear tyre area?

advise play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,047 miles

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

advise fluid round near side rear tyre area?

advise play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2012 106,635 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 106,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

split pin missing offside front track rod end

Pass 4 May 2011 100,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,301 miles

freshly heavily undersealed at rear making full inspection difficult

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,890 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 88,890 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,620 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 68,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,128 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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T44 MRE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T44 MRE, 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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T44 MRE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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