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A18 FTJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,510 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,402 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 62,402 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,502 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,391 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,681 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,166 miles

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

oil leak front hub

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,600 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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A18 FTJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A18 FTJ, 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 A18 FTJ registered?

A18 FTJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is A18 FTJ safe to buy?

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