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L90 THC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 99,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 96,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 94,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,945 miles

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

O/S/R Half shaft seal has slight leak

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,269 miles

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn n/s/f slight oil leak on drive flange (4.2.B.5)

wide wheels fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,962 miles

N/S/F hub slight oil leak

Off road/Wide wheels/tyres fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,490 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,490 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked but not distorting letters

Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked but not distorting letters

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,808 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 THC 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 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 THC, 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 THC registered?

L90 THC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is L90 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 THC 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.

Does L90 THC have outstanding finance?

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