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VN18 CGU

2018 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,665 mi
Last recorded33,665 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Defender70,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 CGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 33,665 miles

pitman arm boot heavily deteriorated, replacement recommended.

Pass 13 May 2025 29,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 27,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 24,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 21,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,529 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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VN18 CGU is a 2018 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,190 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 VN18 CGU, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN18 CGU?

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What year was VN18 CGU registered?

VN18 CGU is a 2018 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is VN18 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 CGU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN18 CGU have outstanding finance?

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