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V128 GDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,027 miles

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,022 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,922 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,922 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,210 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,956 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,948 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,864 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,858 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,652 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,019 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,254 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,249 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,467 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,781 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,972 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,816 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,803 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for V128 GDV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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