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L90 SSH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,586 mi
Last recorded149,586 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 SSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 149,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 147,668 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear U/J has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 147,668 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod loose (chalked) (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear U/J has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,767 miles

All brakes are slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2023 145,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,063 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,035 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,115 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 130,100 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 130,097 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling drop ink (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

long foot and parking brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2014 129,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front wheel has slight noise when spun

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very large wheels fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2012 106,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front wheel has slight noise when spun

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very large wheels fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,639 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,097 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt difficult to secure and release from clasp

Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,231 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,301 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 65,301 miles

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

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

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 SSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SSH, 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 SSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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