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URP 516

2000 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURP 516
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,049 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil on steering drop arm

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,049 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil on steering drop arm

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 57,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,148 miles

center seat beat cover missing

Pass 5 May 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,552 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 31,516 miles

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

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

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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URP 516 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 URP 516, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URP 516 registered?

URP 516 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is URP 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URP 516 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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