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G7 ECN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 ECN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,301 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 134,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 133,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,201 miles

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

Rear rust on rear chassis

Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,245 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 132,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing And wiper arm (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross-member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,147 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,530 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 128,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 124,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

n/s front seat missing at time of test

unable to open rear door

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,400 miles

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

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

n/s front seat missing at time of test

unable to open rear door

Pass 23 May 2013 117,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 117,873 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,063 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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G7 ECN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G7 ECN, 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 G7 ECN registered?

G7 ECN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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