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R12 DRK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,404 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,805 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,805 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,400 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS BADLY HOLED (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS LEG HOLED (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,648 miles

play in offside drag link ball joint

slight play in nearside offside track rod ends

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

general age related corrosion to chassis.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,844 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 21,751 miles

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

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

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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R12 DRK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 DRK, 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 R12 DRK registered?

R12 DRK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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