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L90 MPP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,535 mi
Last recorded117,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 MPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 117,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and rear diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 117,531 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and rear diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 116,795 miles

Nearside Front Tractor joint seal weeping oil

Offside Front Tractor joint seal weeping oil

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

Underbody/ chassis corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,867 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel joints leaking

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

Offside Front Outer swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,759 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tractor joint seal weeping

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tractor joint seal weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,759 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tractor joint seal weeping

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tractor joint seal weeping

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 102,560 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,106 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,106 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 92,383 miles

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

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 axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember as slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spot light inoperative

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember as slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,045 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spot light inoperative

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember as slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear propshaft uj joint as excessive play

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,771 miles

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

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,017 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKERS WEAK

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,437 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,071 miles

DUST COVER ON STEERING DROP ARM INSECURE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,915 miles

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

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

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

transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,825 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,621 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,596 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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L90 MPP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L90 MPP, 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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L90 MPP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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