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R123 CAP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,738 mi
Last recorded163,738 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 CAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,738 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 160,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 160,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,627 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft leaking.

Fail 14 Sep 2023 156,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not facing forwards. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driveshaft leaking.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,538 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft leaking.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 154,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 154,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel house bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively steering box balljoint (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,044 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat, slight deterioration

engine oil level, close to min

steering damper bushes worn

wiper switch, close to steering wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 145,041 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body support member, o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat, slight deterioration

engine oil level, close to min

steering damper bushes worn

wiper switch, close to steering wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,956 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm," under load" (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear (6.1.A.1)

advise condition of n/s headlamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering damper bushes slightly worn

wiper switch arm, close to steering wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2017 127,954 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member, o/s and n/s (6.6.6)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm," under load" (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear (6.1.A.1)

advise condition of n/s headlamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

wiper switch arm, close to steering wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

advise condition of o/s wiper rubber,, recommend replace

advise, handbrake travel

minor oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,295 miles

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis cross member (6.6.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

advise condition of o/s wiper rubber,, recommend replace

advise, handbrake travel

minor oil leak

n/s rear chassis cross member "out rigger" corroded ,, recommend attention

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,364 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all tyres, slightly perished

nearside rear chassis out rigger corroded,, recommend attention

Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,362 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all tyres, slightly perished

nearside rear chassis out rigger corroded,, recommend attention

Fail 8 Mar 2014 76,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,230 miles

Oil leak

small leak from both front hub seals

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 518,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,780 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,835 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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R123 CAP 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 70.4%.

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 R123 CAP, 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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R123 CAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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