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SBZ 6875

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 6875
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,175 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 78,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 73,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,515 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various areas on vehicle undercarriage corroded, chassis etc.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked with yellow chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various areas on vehicle undercarriage corroded, chassis etc.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR / NSR Inner faces beginning to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Vehicle chassis, marked with white chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger/ body mounting, marked with white chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger/ body mounting, marked with white chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR / NSR Inner faces beginning to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away from cross member exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,922 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,062 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,880 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 443,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 443,320 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,047 miles

both n/s &o/s front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,359 miles

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

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,204 miles

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

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

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 27,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,829 miles

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

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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SBZ 6875 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SBZ 6875, 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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SBZ 6875 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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