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V136 FBD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,200 miles

(Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,200 miles

Offside front indicator light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,986 miles

(Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear wishbone above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

(Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear wishbone above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,540 miles

(Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,547 miles

Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,275 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing slightly leaking oil

Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking oil

Fail 14 Jul 2021 78,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel housing slightly leaking oil

Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,879 miles

Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/2004 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 0121 700 3706)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,911 miles

Emissions exemption letter dated 05/03/04 sighted from Land Rover Press Office. (Tel 01217003706)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,944 miles

Supporting letter from Land Rover Press Office 01217003706.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,432 miles

NON CATALYST SOUTH AFRICA GREY IMPORT

Offside Inner Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

SEAT CONFIRMITY TESTED BY VCA UNDER ECE R17.07

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,432 miles

NON CATALYST SOUTH AFRICA GREY IMPORT

SEAT CONFIRMITY TESTED BY VCA UNDER ECE R17.07

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,672 miles

Non catalyst South Africa grey import

Seat confirmity tested by VCA under ECE R17.07

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,860 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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V136 FBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V136 FBD, 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 V136 FBD registered?

V136 FBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V136 FBD safe to buy?

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