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RRL 5S

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,009 mi
Last recorded145,009 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 5S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 145,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 143,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 143,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 140,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint at brake hose and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking dripping from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,920 miles

Both Nearside and Offside hub seals leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2019 138,840 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Both Nearside and Offside hub seals leaking

Pass 21 May 2018 13,675 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 13,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 135,231 miles

Ball joint has slight play steer arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 135,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint has slight play steer arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,943 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,679 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 109,679 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,912 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

rear universal joint (propshaft) showing signs of wear

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,912 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak detected

rear universal joint (propshaft) showing signs of waer, not considered excessive

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,003 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear

handbrake travel detected through lever

heavy engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,003 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear

handbrake travel detected through lever

heavy engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,143 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,340 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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RRL 5S is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RRL 5S, 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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RRL 5S is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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