2000 Land Rover Defender · 10,028 MOT tests
2000 Land Rover Defender reliability
2000 Land Rover Defenders fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Defender years (10,028 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- 37.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 129,242
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,028
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.6% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Land Rover Defender
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Suspension14%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Steering11.6%
- Brakes10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Seat belts and airbags2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.62%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.46%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 3.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.9%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.6%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.16%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.82%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.69%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (6.21%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Defender year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Land Rover Defender reliable?
2000 Land Rover Defenders fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Defender years (10,028 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Land Rover Defender MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.62% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.46% of tests), position lamp not working (3.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Land Rover Defender have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Land Rover Defender shows 129,242 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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