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SPM 798

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

309,918 mi
Last recorded309,918 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPM 798
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 309,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 303,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 296,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 296,045 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 287,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 279,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 275,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 271,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 263,504 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various spots none of which are considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 255,599 miles

Front Oil leak diff pinion area ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Oil leak transfer box area ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff pinion area ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 255,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Oil leak diff pinion area ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Oil leak transfer box area ()

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

Rear Oil leak diff pinion area ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 248,144 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak diff pinion oil seal leaking ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 242,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 242,849 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 235,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 224,359 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some pitting near side swivel hub

Pass 9 Apr 2013 212,275 miles

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

exhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2013 212,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 197,318 miles

brakes;; brake roller test just met requirments

Fail 27 Mar 2012 197,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brakes;; brake roller test just met requirments

Pass 14 Apr 2011 180,721 miles

Offside rear brake performance low.

Overall brake efficiency low 60 percent.

Steering box has slight misting of fluid.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 161,956 miles

Front number plate cracked along lower edge, still readable.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 145,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 145,304 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 126,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 114,146 miles

spherical joint on nearside has pitting in chrome surface,but is not leaking oil

Pass 26 Apr 2006 100,989 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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SPM 798 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPM 798, 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 SPM 798 registered?

SPM 798 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for SPM 798 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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