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V188 PER

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 PER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper slow & siezing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front general engine oil leaks

Front traktor housings seeping oil

Rear axle top ball joint gaitor splitting

Rear free play in rear diff

all shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 150,403 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 150,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both dim on mainbeam (1.7.5a)

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

Wipers worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 137,694 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 137,691 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,040 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,040 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 116,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 109,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 100,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around fuel tank gaurd

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,634 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V188 PER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V188 PER, 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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V188 PER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V188 PER safe to buy?

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