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Y549 OTT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 139,515 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion near bump stop on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at rear axle union. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,479 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member corroded near power steering pipe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg forward of spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole chassis leg corroded from trailing arm to bump stop. Numerous holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg near spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Play compared to other side. May only require adjustment. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion near bump stop on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at rear axle union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,167 miles

All brake pipes have been protected

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,749 miles

both front lower shock bushes worn

both front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,144 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,822 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all around (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,822 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,777 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Both outer track rod end, dust covers are split.

Coolant stains on the N/S area of the engine.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight front diff oil leak.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,000 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,960 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,960 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 103,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 103,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,015 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,818 miles

Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 80,871 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,844 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y549 OTT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y549 OTT, 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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Y549 OTT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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