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V144 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,400 miles

Front both front upper door mounts have corrosion and fractures around them

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack / component seeping fluid

Fail 28 Oct 2025 88,396 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both front upper door mounts have corrosion and fractures around them

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack / component seeping fluid

Pass 12 Oct 2024 84,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower door excessively deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

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

Offside Front Lower door deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear Lower door excessively deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 84,619 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower door excessively deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

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

Offside Front Lower door deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear Lower door excessively deteriorated around hinge , door can still be readily opened and closed

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,388 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,388 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,424 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

free play in o/s and n/s front axle bush

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,614 miles

rear crossmember slighty corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 598,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 548,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 538,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,588 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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V144 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V144 KOE, 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 V144 KOE registered?

V144 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V144 KOE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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