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R9 BSH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 BSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,066 miles

Handbrake warning light on

Nearside Front Has slight play in hub assembly

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded & holed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 49,009 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWERSTEARING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,828 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension turret corroded

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 48,827 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension turret corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,514 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,264 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,076 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,439 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,439 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread +wearing unevenly

front number plate broken

o/s/r reflector damaged slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2016 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread +wearing unevenly

front number plate broken

o/s/r reflector damaged slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,675 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 38,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,043 miles

Front N.P delaminating

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front N.P delaminating

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,916 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,965 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,793 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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R9 BSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 R9 BSH, 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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R9 BSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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