MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember has corrosion inner face as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember has corrosion inner face as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember has corrosion inner face as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember has corrosion inner face as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering damper bush
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V128 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V128 GDV, 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 V128 GDV registered?
V128 GDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2000.
Is V128 GDV safe to buy?
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