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S18 SFD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 SFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 93,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 82,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber turrets showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight seepage from front swivels

Pass 29 Apr 2020 81,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels

Fail 29 Apr 2020 81,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,321 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,312 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 76,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 73,585 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s bulkhead/footwells (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,560 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,550 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded at rear joint

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,044 miles

exhaust corroded at exhaust joint

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,882 miles

exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,191 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,506 miles

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 4 May 2011 519,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,744 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,701 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 31,166 miles

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

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

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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S18 SFD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S18 SFD, 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 S18 SFD registered?

S18 SFD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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