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AES 29L

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,502 mi
Last recorded71,502 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 29L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,502 miles

oil leak gearbox/engine

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,190 miles

oil leak at diff and gearbox

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,083 miles

Brake pipes heavily undersealed a full inspection to be carried out

Oil leak both diffs leaking ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near OSR Leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Brake pipes heavily undersealed a full inspection to be carried out

Oil leak both diffs leaking ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear swinging shackle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,348 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

nearside fuel tank shielding corroded, tank not insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside fuel tank shielding corroded, tank not insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,391 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,646 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,646 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 68,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,103 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,103 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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AES 29L is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AES 29L, 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 AES 29L registered?

AES 29L is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is AES 29L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 29L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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