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M155 SCV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,571 mi
Last recorded215,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 SCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 215,571 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 208,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 208,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 199,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 194,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 192,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 192,280 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 188,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 183,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 183,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 172,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 162,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 154,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 131,051 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,237 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 112,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,534 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,115 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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M155 SCV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M155 SCV, 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

How do I check the history of M155 SCV?

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What year was M155 SCV registered?

M155 SCV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is M155 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 SCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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