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80 GO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,019 mi
Last recorded61,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 GO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,019 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

both front swivel balls leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

both front swivel balls leaking

slight corrosion on chassis through out vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2024 61,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,640 miles

All suspension components corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak on both front swivel seals

Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,623 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s n/s rear.. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,276 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central of chassis in two places, chalked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,410 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 12 Dec 2019 59,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,274 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,724 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,893 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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80 GO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 80 GO, 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 80 GO registered?

80 GO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is 80 GO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 GO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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