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X226 CTU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,984 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,014 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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X226 CTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X226 CTU, 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 X226 CTU?

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What year was X226 CTU registered?

X226 CTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X226 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 CTU shows 12 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 X226 CTU have outstanding finance?

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