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S40 RHS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,377 mi
Last recorded122,377 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 RHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,377 miles

Back x- member corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,892 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,527 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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S40 RHS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S40 RHS, 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 S40 RHS registered?

S40 RHS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is S40 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 RHS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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