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T1 SVX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

3,890 mi
Last recorded3,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 SVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 3,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 3,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 3,258 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 2,864 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 2,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 6 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 139,047 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended No nearside indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft rear universal joint worn. Both tractor joint leaking oil.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box base. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,370 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,344 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,073 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 137,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 130,583 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,583 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 119,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,045 miles

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

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

steering bush badly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,420 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

steering damper bush missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,184 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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T1 SVX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T1 SVX, 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 T1 SVX registered?

T1 SVX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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