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V140 DPW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 DPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,466 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 83,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 81,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,621 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,240 miles

advise tyres protruding beyond arches may contravine construction and use regulations

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,237 miles

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

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

advise tyres protruding beyond arches may contravine construction and use regulations

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 752,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,284 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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V140 DPW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V140 DPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V140 DPW registered?

V140 DPW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V140 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 DPW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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