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V1 ANP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 ANP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,771 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,771 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 82,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 82,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 79,778 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 79,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 74,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dipswitch action not very positive

offside draglink end dust cover split

Fail 22 May 2007 58,339 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dipswitch action not very positive

offside draglink end dust cover split

Pass 26 May 2006 52,310 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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V1 ANP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V1 ANP, 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 V1 ANP registered?

V1 ANP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is V1 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 ANP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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