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G11 OLR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,779 miles

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

o/s rear hub slight leak

o/s rear trailing arm bush perished

Fail 11 Aug 2025 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bolt missing from rear prop

o/s rear trailing arm bush perished

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,169 miles

nut missing from rear prop damaged thread

o/s rear chassis corroded/poor weld on n/s rear chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,402 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 98,402 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,620 miles

front discs worn

prop bolt missing/rear

Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,575 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front discs worn

prop bolt missing/rear

Pass 19 May 2021 90,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 90,954 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,595 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 88,594 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 86,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 86,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,017 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,837 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,827 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,559 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,558 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,235 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,235 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,164 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,164 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 53,661 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 53,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,456 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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G11 OLR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G11 OLR, 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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G11 OLR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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