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T55 EJH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,739 mi
Last recorded128,739 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 EJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,739 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,101 miles

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,679 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 124,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 113,242 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,257 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,050 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2008 98,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,382 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 95,382 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,820 miles

slight wear in nearside front trackrod end

wear becomming evident in both the front wiper wheel boxes

Fail 1 Dec 2006 83,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in nearside front trackrod end

wear becomming evident in both the front wiper wheel boxes

Pass 16 Nov 2005 67,281 miles

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

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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T55 EJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T55 EJH, 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 T55 EJH registered?

T55 EJH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is T55 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 EJH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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