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R90 DFE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,312 mi
Last recorded206,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 DFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 206,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 202,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 198,483 miles

Nearside Front Front body mounting corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 198,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front body mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 195,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 195,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 192,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 189,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 187,764 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush es (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front hubs leaking oil

Fail 17 Jul 2020 187,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush es (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front hubs leaking oil

Pass 18 Apr 2019 186,460 miles

both front tractor joint oil seals have light misting of oil

Fail 10 Apr 2019 186,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at rear mounting of front tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tractor joint oil seals have light misting of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2018 184,967 miles

Offside Front out rigger excess corossion

both front tractor joints damp

Pass 24 Feb 2017 184,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 182,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 179,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,272 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 176,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,807 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 174,527 miles

all tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2010 171,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 156,823 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 142,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 126,926 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 91,068 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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R90 DFE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 R90 DFE, 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 R90 DFE registered?

R90 DFE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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