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G2 DYD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 DYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,145 miles

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Corrosion/holed at front edge (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 115,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Corrosion/holed at front edge (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,565 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 110,565 miles

Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment both (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Both (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,365 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 109,365 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 107,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 107,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 104,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,565 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,565 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,122 miles

nsf wiper blade split

rear tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,853 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,627 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,554 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 58,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,925 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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G2 DYD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G2 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G2 DYD?

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What year was G2 DYD registered?

G2 DYD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is G2 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 DYD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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