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M8 BLL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,112 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (not on brakes ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges)

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,437 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (not onto brakes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges corroding)

Fail 4 Mar 2022 77,437 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (tubular) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (tubular) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges corroded)

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,419 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flange)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,476 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level is low

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,476 miles

Coolant level is low

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (Locking nut) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2019 75,463 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (steering box area) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area (triangle bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,731 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,731 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure Bracket bolts insecure/missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,219 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear chassis crossmember corroded near to tow bar prescribed area

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Washer jets loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,263 miles

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

rear chassis crossmember corroded badly

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,047 miles

1 litre of oil added to sump prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,776 miles

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

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

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

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 68,776 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,354 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,348 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,569 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M8 BLL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M8 BLL, 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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M8 BLL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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