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L90 UNA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

163,107 mi
Last recorded163,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 163,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside swivel housing - swivel seal retaining ring is corroding away.

Rear tyres are perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 162,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 161,731 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 161,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing is leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing, seal retaining ring has corroded through.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to bulk head.

Steering damper has slight play in a bush

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear steering arm, both joints have slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 161,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing is leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing, seal retaining ring has corroded through.

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to bulk head.

Steering damper has slight play in a bush

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear steering arm, both joints have slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 159,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 159,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 158,434 miles

n/s front swivel has a slight seepage.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,314 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,975 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,838 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s bolt on step corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,686 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 UNA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UNA, 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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What year was L90 UNA registered?

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

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