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A5 UPU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,472 miles

Front both front hub seals leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,702 miles

Nearside Front hub damp

Offside Front hub damp

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,688 miles

surface rusty under side // vehicle stood up

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,160 miles

N/S/F HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,570 miles

rear brakes low reading

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,836 miles

\\\\ both front hub seals leaking \\\ wrong size spare tyre \\\front number plate gap wrong between 5 u should be 33mm \\\oil leak on turbo pipes \\

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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A5 UPU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 UPU registered?

A5 UPU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is A5 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UPU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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