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V205 VKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,388 mi
Last recorded136,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,388 miles

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

Front Wipers not parking correctly but not adversely affecting drivers view

Nearside Front HALO lamp intermittent fault

Offside Front Bonnet hinge not fully secure

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler cap seal ring starting to perish

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+ NS brake pipe which runs along rear axle has light surface corrosion at supporting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,420 miles

Clutch hydraulic hose leaking

Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack up

Nearside Front HALO side lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Front return hose and steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wipers have play where they attach to spindle

Fail 14 Jul 2022 129,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 101kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 93 kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Clutch hydraulic hose leaking

Engine oil on minimum

Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack up

Nearside Front HALO side lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Front return hose and steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wipers have play where they attach to spindle

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,425 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle . offside front out rigger slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 122,425 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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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V205 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V205 VKE, 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 V205 VKE registered?

V205 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V205 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 VKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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