2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Land Rover Defender MOT pass rate and common faults

2,869 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,869 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.0%
  2. Suspension18.5%
  3. Body & chassis17.7%
  4. Steering15.0%
  5. Brakes14.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Land Rover Defender?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2000 Land Rover Defender cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,869 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Land Rover Defender?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; rear fog lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Land Rover Defender reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).