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R40 SGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,938 mi
Last recorded130,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 130,938 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering box has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2026 130,921 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 130,622 miles

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

Side light stalk loose

Pass 5 Jun 2024 130,316 miles

Light switch stiff but still operates

Nearside Front Slight play on steering arm ball joint

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight play on steering box joint

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,033 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 123,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 118,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,495 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 97,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,474 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front [outriggers ] (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.6.6)

brakes feeling spongy on road test ?

centre exhaust silencer and all pipe flanges showing signs of deterioration

clutch pedal rubber showing signs of wear

clutch slave cylinder feed pipe heavily corroded

signs of free play in front and rear differential areas?

signs of general corrosion on chassis,crossmember areas

reversing lights not working

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,701 miles

Brake pipes coated

Coated heavily underneath with underseal

Rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipes coated

Coated heavily underneath with underseal

Front brake pads look low

Nearside front wheel binding

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,438 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,356 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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R40 SGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R40 SGS, 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 R40 SGS registered?

R40 SGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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