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AHZ 7891

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,217 mi
Last recorded187,217 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7891
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 187,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 183,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 180,123 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 180,123 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 173,856 miles

brake servo/vacuum assistance low

Pass 4 Feb 2019 164,662 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play differential upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering damper slight weeping

Pass 12 Feb 2018 156,294 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 145,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 145,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,106 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,101 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,917 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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AHZ 7891 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AHZ 7891, 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 AHZ 7891 registered?

AHZ 7891 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is AHZ 7891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 7891 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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