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PAZ 90

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,239 mi
Last recorded112,239 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 90
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 112,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 111,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,962 miles

Nearside Front Swivel slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,741 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 109,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 106,097 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,834 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall [not to cords

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,834 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall [not to cords

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,903 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,339 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

Slight leak from swivel hubs

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,325 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float Top UJ worn (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Item removed from screen prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight leak from swivel hubs

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,967 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,967 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,598 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 88,598 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,663 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,663 miles

both front brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

slight play in n/s rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 22 Oct 2009 80,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

slight play in n/s rear lower shock absorber bush

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,160 miles

brake pedal rubber split

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

steering damper bush worn

Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,160 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,519 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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PAZ 90 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PAZ 90, 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 PAZ 90 registered?

PAZ 90 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is PAZ 90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 90 shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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