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G18 DOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

152,081 mi
Last recorded152,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 152,081 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 150,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 146,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 146,510 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 146,438 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength center cross membere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 140,426 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 140,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,823 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 127,524 miles

NSF OUTRIGGER HAS CORROSION

Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,928 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,957 miles

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,895 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 115,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 112,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,565 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2013 981,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 940,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,809 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,337 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,920 miles

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

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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G18 DOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 G18 DOC, 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 G18 DOC registered?

G18 DOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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