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GOF 78V

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,420 mi
Last recorded82,420 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 78V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,420 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 82,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around and between spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between and around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,782 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,571 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

all four tyres have perished sidewalls

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,343 miles

advise rear brake drums damp - possible leak

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

advise rear brake drums damp - possible leak

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at front & rear

Fail 31 May 2012 73,652 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at front & rear

Pass 27 May 2011 72,914 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,482 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2010 71,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2009 70,743 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,318 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,849 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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GOF 78V is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GOF 78V, 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 GOF 78V registered?

GOF 78V is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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