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7275 MG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,506 mi
Last recorded113,506 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7275 MG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,506 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 113,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,596 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,596 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,516 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,738 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,201 miles

Front diff pinion seal leaking oil.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front hub seal leaking.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,201 miles

Front diff pinion seal leaking oil.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front hub seal leaking.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,515 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 807,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 671,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,166 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,154 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,556 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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7275 MG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 7275 MG, 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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7275 MG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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