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9 SDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,145 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 103,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,020 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,271 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear areas of chassis legs and rear spring platforms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,025 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,566 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank and tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,265 miles

front axle oil seals weeping

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

front axle oil seals weeping

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,460 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis outrigger corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,711 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,711 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,571 miles

power steering box damp

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 45,323 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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9 SDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 9 SDV, 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 9 SDV registered?

9 SDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is 9 SDV safe to buy?

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