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W273 SUX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 SUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 90,244 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 87,100 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 87,100 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 85,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 85,739 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 83,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 81,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 81,663 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 80,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,223 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front of front prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on long steering rod across vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm and blade missing (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front of front prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box has slight fluid leak. (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,219 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,956 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,956 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,854 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,035 miles

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,517 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,517 miles

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,483 miles

Nearside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,111 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 44,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,825 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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W273 SUX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 W273 SUX, 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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W273 SUX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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