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V526 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

247,777 mi
Last recorded247,777 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 247,777 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 247,655 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box knuckle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

no coolant in reservoir

Pass 11 Dec 2020 246,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 245,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 244,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 242,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 242,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure behind front bumper (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure below near side seat (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter housing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolt missing from tower (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 238,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 226,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 204,511 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 204,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 198,940 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 198,940 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 191,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 191,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 176,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 176,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 158,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,716 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 139,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,192 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 100,190 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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V526 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V526 KOE, 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 V526 KOE registered?

V526 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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