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V132 GKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,295 mi
Last recorded142,295 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 GKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,295 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 142,269 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody condition heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,372 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 139,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 138,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,209 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 125,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 122,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 118,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 118,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 111,792 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 99,657 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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V132 GKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V132 GKS, 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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V132 GKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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