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R1 SWS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,879 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 82,863 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value = 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected fog lamp not working but lens broken and would show white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,866 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,866 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play And leaking (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,235 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 69,235 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,208 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2014

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 123,272 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front suspension turrets corroding

Fail 13 May 2009 123,271 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front suspension turrets corroding

Pass 29 May 2008 113,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 105,247 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 105,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,530 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 SWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R1 SWS, 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 SWS registered?

R1 SWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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