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L90 OEG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 100,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,837 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to extent of corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion hole on suspension arm mounting ( poor condition has been patch welded before) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member and inner arch area ( within steering box mounting , numerous holes) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting area , large corrosion hole poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis excessively corroded , large holes (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes perished , becoming poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 88,341 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,287 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 82,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 81,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,214 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,032 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,027 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,766 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,759 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,381 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 41,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,305 miles

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

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 OEG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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