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GIG 8220

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,927 mi
Last recorded53,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8220
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 53,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 53,926 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2025 52,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 45,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 41,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,648 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,669 miles

rear brake hose could be better condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 114,746 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 114,746 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GIG 8220 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GIG 8220, 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 GIG 8220 registered?

GIG 8220 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is GIG 8220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 8220 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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