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RG02 UER

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,678 mi
Last recorded166,678 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 166,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 163,900 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear A frame mounting areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,749 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2023 154,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,789 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake "link pipe" calliper to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel ball pitted.

Offside Front Swivel seal weeping.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer holed at tip.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,613 miles

Both front seat belts webbing slightly frayed.

Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends and smearing screen.

Both side front radius arm bushes starting to perish.

Rear a frame ball joint dust cover starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,468 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 119,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,739 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion on rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount on the nearside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod 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 Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion on rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within 30cm of a body mount on the offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Leaking from heater matrix hose ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Nearside front inner swivel seal slightly leaking

Offside Offside front inner swivel seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Upper Offside rear upper shock absorber bush slightly worn

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

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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RG02 UER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG02 UER, 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 RG02 UER registered?

RG02 UER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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