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L90 SAE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 135,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 111,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,343 miles

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

o/s and n/s chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,541 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,934 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 SAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L90 SAE, 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

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What year was L90 SAE registered?

L90 SAE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L90 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 SAE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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