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V140 HRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,044 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2024 45,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,676 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to a pillar

rear diff mount rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,616 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2020 41,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,397 miles

brake discs corroding

chassis corroded

corrosion to a pillars outside specified area

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear shock bushes worn

rear tyres perished

suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2019 41,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake discs corroding

chassis corroded

corrosion to a pillars outside specified area

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear shock bushes worn

rear tyres perished

suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,267 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,990 miles

slight oil leak from engine and front dif

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,554 miles

n/s/r shoch top bush slight play

o/s/f tractor joint slight play and leakage

start of corrosion o/s/r outrigger

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,803 miles

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,586 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has foreign number plates fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 24,990 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has foreign registration plates

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 HRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRV, 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 V140 HRV registered?

V140 HRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V140 HRV safe to buy?

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