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GLZ 7934

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 7934
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 112,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 111,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 108,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,646 miles

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

Rear Propshaft rear u/j worn

number plate light deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Propshaft rear u/j worn

number plate light deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,264 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,439 miles

tailgate door hard to open

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,437 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

tailgate door hard to open

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,090 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel filter rusty

rear brake discs poor condition

slight pump from brake padal

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,977 miles

drop arm steering ball joint dust cover split, no play

fog lamp cracked but not showing white light

offside rear indicator cracked but not showing white light

rear discs on inner edges poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,186 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 69,185 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 67,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,127 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GLZ 7934 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GLZ 7934, 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 GLZ 7934 registered?

GLZ 7934 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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