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UJI 7885

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,981 mi
Last recorded130,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJI 7885
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 130,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2020 127,913 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak from seal

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 127,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 127,783 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,379 miles

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

reg light inop but 50% is still working

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,544 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,544 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Mar 2015 102,421 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,950 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,008 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 82,008 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,156 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 453,575 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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UJI 7885 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UJI 7885, 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 UJI 7885 registered?

UJI 7885 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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