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A14 CSY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,976 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,701 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 80,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 71,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 69,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,296 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 52,282 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,306 miles

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

drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,300 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,152 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,285 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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A14 CSY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A14 CSY, 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 A14 CSY registered?

A14 CSY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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