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L90 SWN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 134,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 133,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 132,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 124,681 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 124,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 109,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 106,649 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 100,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 86,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 80,460 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 80,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Servo assistance only detectable with high tickover

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 SWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

L90 SWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is L90 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 SWN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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