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S3 CNH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,055 mi
Last recorded35,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,055 miles

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

Front Swivels Housing Leaking - Both

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

Rear Springs leaking

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Jun 2026 35,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working ALL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Swivels Housing Leaking - Both

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

Rear Springs leaking

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 34,307 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,570 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 31,352 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 30,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,770 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,920 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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S3 CNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S3 CNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 CNH registered?

S3 CNH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is S3 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 CNH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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