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SS18 RBS

2020 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,262 mi
Last recorded56,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS18 RBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 56,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 46,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 46,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,354 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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SS18 RBS is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 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 SS18 RBS, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SS18 RBS?

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What year was SS18 RBS registered?

SS18 RBS is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2020.

Is SS18 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS18 RBS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SS18 RBS have outstanding finance?

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