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R999 AVS

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 AVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,721 miles

rear a frame ball joint. trailing arm ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,721 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 107,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,838 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 91,838 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 799,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,317 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 74,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 70,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 70,710 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 60,771 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 60,771 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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R999 AVS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R999 AVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R999 AVS registered?

R999 AVS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is R999 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 AVS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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