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R1 SPA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,505 mi
Last recorded78,505 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,715 miles

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 69,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 67,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,505 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,565 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,035 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,561 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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R1 SPA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R1 SPA, 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 R1 SPA registered?

R1 SPA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is R1 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SPA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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