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R90 PMM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 PMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,069 miles

Brake pressure build up slow Servo (1.1.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame / Stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,284 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Rear Brake recording have only just pass / Low readings ??? (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,215 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,310 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,229 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo damp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,697 miles

chip in windscreen.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,765 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,765 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,954 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,368 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,546 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,545 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,757 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 PMM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PMM, 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 PMM registered?

R90 PMM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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