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ORC 685P

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,263 mi
Last recorded13,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 685P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 13,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,068 miles

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

offside front oyt rigga rust holes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,573 miles

osf chassis outer rigder corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 8,037 miles

drivers front chassi outrigger coroded but not within 30cm of any main mountings

Fail 16 May 2012 8,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers front chassi outrigger coroded but not within 30cm of any main mountings

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,892 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear hub seals leaking

off side front chassis outrigger corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 6,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front and rear hub seals leaking

off side front chassis outrigger corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,341 miles

interior door handles are home made but effective

Fail 14 Aug 2008 6,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ORC 685P is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ORC 685P, 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 ORC 685P registered?

ORC 685P is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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The MOT history for ORC 685P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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