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A19 OGD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,763 mi
Last recorded205,763 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 205,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 204,875 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 204,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 202,200 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 202,192 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 200,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 199,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 197,756 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 197,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 195,296 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroding (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 192,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 192,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 181,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 181,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 168,660 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 168,660 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 167,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 158,350 miles

advise both rear brake discs badly scored

Fail 27 Feb 2013 158,350 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise both rear brake discs badly scored

advise brake fluid low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 137,002 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 127,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 127,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,122 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 105,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 66,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 66,785 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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A19 OGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 OGD, 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 A19 OGD registered?

A19 OGD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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