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MLZ 1364

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,711 mi
Last recorded142,711 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1364
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 142,711 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 138,336 miles

All four steering joint rubbers cracking and perishing

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear A-frame top joint rubber cracking and perishing

Reverse light not working

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Slight movement in rear prop shaft rear joint

Wiper linkage worn

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 5 Oct 2023 133,391 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 133,374 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg and rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg and rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 127,738 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 126,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 125,782 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 124,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 123,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,054 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 120,143 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,793 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 116,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 112,082 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 107,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,687 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,768 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 852,214 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,905 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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MLZ 1364 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 MLZ 1364, 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 MLZ 1364 registered?

MLZ 1364 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is MLZ 1364 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 1364 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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