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V122 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,152 mi
Last recorded222,152 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 222,152 miles

Bulkhead footwell corroded

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Front number plate slightly damaged but still readable

Side lights only work with ignition switched on.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 222,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure Steering box loose on chassis (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs dim. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Bulkhead footwell corroded

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Front number plate slightly damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear off side bump stop missing

Side lights only work with ignition switched on.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 212,887 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate deteriorated

Middle exhaust bracket broken and temporary repaired

Near side front Axle bushes worn

Near side front tyre on 3mm tread

Rear cross member corroded

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Sep 2024 212,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage likely to become detached lower steering U.J. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front number plate deteriorated

Middle exhaust bracket broken and temporary repaired

Near side front Axle bushes worn

Near side front tyre on 3mm tread

Rear cross member corroded

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Sep 2023 202,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 192,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 181,774 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front off side brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Sep 2021 181,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Front off side brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2020 172,981 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 172,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,953 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Near Side tyre on 2mm tread (inner edge)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear crossmember outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear crossmember outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,568 miles

Rear crossmember showing slight corrosion offside and nearside.

fuel filter housing corroded temporary strapped on

middle body crossmember showing signs of corrosion

steering box showing weeping

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 115,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside steering track rod end springing weak, advise replacing

offside wiper blade in poor condition

steering box seeping oil

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 115,649 miles

nearside steering track rod end springing weak, advise replacing

offside wiper blade in poor condition

steering box seeping oil

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,359 miles

drivers seat belt webbing snagged.

slight play in rear suspension top .a. bar ball joint.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 107,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat belt webbing snagged.

slight play in rear suspension top .a. bar ball joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 73,716 miles

offside front seat belt marked

park brake lever has long travel

rear tie bar front bushes starting to debond [both sides]

Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front seat belt marked

park brake lever very near full travel stop

serious oil leak oil filter area

Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 55,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V122 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V122 NEC, 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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V122 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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