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S55 LPG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,123 mi
Last recorded193,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 LPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 193,123 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 193,123 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 190,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 188,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 185,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 180,997 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 176,706 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 176,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 172,183 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 172,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 167,018 miles

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

front prop shaft rear joint has play in it

Fail 1 Jul 2015 167,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front prop shaft rear joint has play in it

Pass 9 Jun 2014 161,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 157,194 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 153,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,217 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 149,360 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 149,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 143,334 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 136,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,761 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 125,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 108,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S55 LPG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S55 LPG, 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 S55 LPG registered?

S55 LPG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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