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98 DUH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 DUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Supporting bar bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 134,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT OF VEHICLE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Supporting bar bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 132,033 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (Material) (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside coated in material

Fail 20 Sep 2023 125,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (Material) (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside coated in material

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,213 miles

underside of vehicle coated in waxoil

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,078 miles

vehicle underside waxoiled.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,236 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,186 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

body mounting crossmember by rear shock absorber corroded

slight oil leak at front of ngine

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,437 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,600 miles

N/S/F top suspension mount cone slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre starting to perrish on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering pipe (bottle-steering box)slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,004 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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98 DUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 98 DUH, 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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98 DUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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