CarVerify

Free Car Check

N500 TOD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

228,050 mi
Last recorded228,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 TOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 228,050 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember and bulkhead

Fail 14 Jun 2019 228,050 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside indicators affected by offside indicators (4.4.3 (b))

corrosion to rear crossmember and bulkhead

Pass 16 May 2018 223,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 223,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 216,817 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 216,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Mar 2016 206,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2015 196,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 196,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 187,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 173,010 miles

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 173,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 160,687 miles

Oil leak

both front hubs slightly damp

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2011 149,670 miles

Oil leaks

Slight play nearside front hub

Tracta joint seals weeping

Fail 22 Feb 2011 149,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leaks

Slight play nearside front hub

Tracta joint seals weeping

Pass 11 Feb 2010 147,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from o/s swivel housing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 147,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from o/s swivel housing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 144,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 137,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 137,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 130,354 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 130,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N500 TOD 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 59.1%.

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 N500 TOD, 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 N500 TOD?

You can check the full history of N500 TOD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N500 TOD registered?

N500 TOD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is N500 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 TOD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N500 TOD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N500 TOD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.