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S33 YEW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 YEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 127,737 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,784 miles

Central Rear door catch worn

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,784 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear door catch worn

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 117,426 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front seatbelt damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2021 117,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear 1/4 mounting bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel tank insecure chassis X member corroded next to tank mounting (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired rear1/4 mounting bracket (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush worn away (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front seatbelt damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,380 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,398 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 101,381 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

Offside Front drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2015 97,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel underneath (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel on inside (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel on outside (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

Offside Front drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,133 miles

N/S/R Outrigger corroded

O/S/R Chassis corroded

O/S/R Outrigger corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,718 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 89,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Number plate light unit damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,201 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 85,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,624 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,624 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,790 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

rear no plate cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

fuel filter damp

rear no plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyre starting to go out of shape

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyre starting to go out of shape

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,324 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear steering arm bent

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,421 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

hand brake high but not to stop

n/s front bumper damaged

o/s front seat belt marked

Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,421 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

hand brake high but not to stop

n/s front bumper damaged

o/s front seat belt marked

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,822 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake high but not to stop

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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S33 YEW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S33 YEW, 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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S33 YEW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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