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GLZ 9670

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,590 mi
Last recorded187,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 9670
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 187,590 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 187,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 185,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 185,071 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed track rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis has corrosion holes

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside step corroded excessively

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel filter housing insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 184,080 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 184,076 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / crossmember junction by top damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met - 55%

Pass 11 Apr 2019 182,552 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link,top bolt lose

Offside Front inner wing,brake cyclinder area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

steering box arm,ball joint has slight play

steering shalf,bulk head area

Fail 5 Feb 2019 182,525 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment long hand brake (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting complete back pannal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front anti roll bar link,ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front anti roll bar link,top bolt lose

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush worn with slight play

Offside Front inner wing,brake cyclinder area corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front wheel bearing/tractor joint has slight play

Offside Rear chassis corroded-rear pannal area

brake pipes corroded

foot brake effort just made 61%

rear coil spring area corroded

rear spring cups-upper-corroded

slight oil leak

steering box arm,ball joint has slight play

steering box wet

steering shalft,bulk head bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2018 178,363 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 178,363 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 172,658 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 172,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Brake Pipe Corroding Towards Rear of Vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering damper unit has play in bushing

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 167,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Brake Pipe Corroding Towards Rear of Vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering damper unit has play in bushing

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 160,429 miles

steering damper bush is slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 154,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 154,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 149,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,098 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 124,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,135 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 114,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,416 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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GLZ 9670 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 9670, 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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GLZ 9670 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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