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54 ADE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,371 mi
Last recorded123,371 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,371 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 931,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,379 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 18,398 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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54 ADE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 54 ADE, 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

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What year was 54 ADE registered?

54 ADE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is 54 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 ADE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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