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RNZ 1041

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 1041
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavaliy undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavaliy undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,641 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor,sills chassis rails and various other components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail bar section out rigger corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor sills chassis and various other components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor sills chassis and various other components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,803 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in swivel joints

Fail 21 Oct 2019 103,791 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in swivel joints

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,162 miles

chassis rails,floors,and bodymount areas slightly corroded

slight play in drag link ends

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

both swivel joints damp

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,131 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

both chassis rails, outriggers and crossmembers slightly corroded

both floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

both swivel joints damp

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

all coil springs slightly corroded

both chassis rails, outriggers and crossmembers slightly corroded

both floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

both swivel joints damp

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,274 miles

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front differential noisy

slight play in wiper mechanism

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in wiper mechanism

Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,259 miles

nearside swivel joint has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,102 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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RNZ 1041 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RNZ 1041, 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 RNZ 1041 registered?

RNZ 1041 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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