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Y814 RVR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,475 mi
Last recorded94,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,337 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 92,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,937 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,022 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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Y814 RVR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y814 RVR, 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 Y814 RVR registered?

Y814 RVR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y814 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y814 RVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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