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V151 ODA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 ODA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025
Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020
Fail 2 Nov 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,540 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009
Fail 8 Dec 2009

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,368 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

appears rear ladder removed for test?

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak from offside front hub

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2007 35,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak from offside front hub

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,232 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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V151 ODA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V151 ODA, 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 V151 ODA registered?

V151 ODA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V151 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 ODA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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