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A1 MBF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 126,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 126,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle support - A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 125,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded in places

engine cover fitted, some components obscured

Fail 6 Jul 2022 125,479 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by winch bumper (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded in places

engine cover fitted, some components obscured

Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,702 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front coil springs are corroded

centre rear body mount cross member is corroded

drop arm ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,900 miles

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

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

both front coil springs are corroded

centre rear body mount cross member is corroded

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 123,900 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front coil springs are corroded

centre rear body mount cross member is corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,697 miles

engine cover fitted

front coil springs are corroded

oil leaks

rear axle support arm ball joint has slight play

vehicle appears to be stuck in four wheel drive

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,815 miles

engine cover fitted

front coil springs are corroded

oil leak

vehicle appears to be stuck in four wheel drive

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,041 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 117,177 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 111,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 102,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 96,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 96,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A1 MBF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A1 MBF, 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 A1 MBF registered?

A1 MBF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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