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V226 MUA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,852 mi
Last recorded113,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 MUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 113,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,157 miles

Slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,143 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,888 miles

Nearside front hub seal leaking fluid

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush has movement

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,433 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,743 miles

under side of vehicle been painted in under seal makeing inspecion difficult . front sweval joints poor condion

Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,743 miles

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

under side of vehicle been painted in under seal makeing inspecion difficult . front sweval joints poor condion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,372 miles

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

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

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

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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V226 MUA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V226 MUA, 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

How do I check the history of V226 MUA?

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What year was V226 MUA registered?

V226 MUA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V226 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 MUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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