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B485 SUE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,534 mi
Last recorded145,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB485 SUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 145,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,601 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 139,595 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead/footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 136,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis (near bumper mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

both front head lights damp

sum under body corrosion in places

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,882 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis outriggers corroded. (forward of rear wheels

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,764 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis outriggers corroded (forward of rear wheels

Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

front mudflaps split and insecure

offside and nearside rear chassis outriggers corroded (forward of rear wheels

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,842 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear chassis body outriggers corrded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 120,842 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear chassis body outriggers corrded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,889 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside front axle swivel hub and seal deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside front axle swivel hub and seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL. (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,129 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,164 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 56,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,414 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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B485 SUE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B485 SUE, 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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B485 SUE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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