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A2 FWD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,654 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,023 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forward Radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tractor joint seals leaking but not excessive

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forward Radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tractor joint seals leaking but not excessive

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage Floor pan corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulk head corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage Floor pan corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulk head corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,926 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outrigger holed , but structural sound. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe front to back on top of chassis rail appears rusty. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track control arm ball joint dust cover perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger corroded. (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,216 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 128,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,622 miles

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

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2008 93,486 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 93,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,170 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,885 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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A2 FWD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A2 FWD, 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 A2 FWD registered?

A2 FWD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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