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A11 PPV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,845 miles

Nearside Front steering arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2026 56,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,999 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,629 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,844 miles

underbody and brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,938 miles

underbody corroded, brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 335,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,392 miles

oil leak... front ball joint leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,601 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 24,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 18,315 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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A11 PPV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A11 PPV, 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 A11 PPV registered?

A11 PPV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is A11 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 PPV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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