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IIG 2269

2000 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2269
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,711 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 113,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,810 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,974 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,269 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

main chassis has had numerous repairs

Pass 19 Dec 2016 106,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,423 miles

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

excessive corrosion in off-side and near-side rear croos member

horn muffled but audible to other road users

misting of power steering fluid around reservoir

Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,411 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

misting of power steering fluid around reservoir

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

excessive corrosion in off-side and near-side rear croos member

horn muffled but audible to other road users

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,072 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,059 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

off-side rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,770 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,625 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 869,525 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,153 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 47,875 miles

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

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

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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IIG 2269 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 IIG 2269, 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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IIG 2269 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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