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GLZ 8438

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 8438
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,928 miles

nearside wiper mechanism deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,928 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside wiper mechanism deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,751 miles

rear propshaft rear universal joint assembly deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear propshaft rear universal joint assembly deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 48,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 8438 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GLZ 8438, 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 GLZ 8438?

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What year was GLZ 8438 registered?

GLZ 8438 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is GLZ 8438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 8438 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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