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V227 NAS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 NAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,037 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 140,400 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of wheel hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 135,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 135,545 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mountings poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,486 miles

Both coolant hoses leaking slightly at heater.

Both front outer seatbelt webs have markings due to catchment in door latches.

Nearside seatbelt catch missing part of cover, advise to rectify soon as dirt ingress will cause failure to catch or release.

Offside seatbelt catch is slightly stiff to release under load ( ie; inverted)

Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,484 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm. (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))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both coolant hoses leaking slightly at heater.

Both front outer seatbelt webs have markings due to catchment in door latches.

Nearside seatbelt catch missing part of cover, advise to rectify soon as dirt ingress will cause failure to catch or release.

Offside seatbelt catch is slightly stiff to release under load ( ie; inverted)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,773 miles

Cable to battery isolator is almost corroded through.

Nearside chassis outrigger at footwell also has some lesser corrosion.

Offside chassis outrigger at footwell is corroded outwith Mot prescribed area, advise to have weld/plated.

Offside seatbelt catch plastic covers missing, please replace.

Offside steering track rod end boot is perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Steering drop arm balljoint boot is not sitting in position properly but this is a common Land Rover problem.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,909 miles

N/S/R brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,349 miles

Nearside headlight slightly low

Steering box has evidence of slight oil seepage.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,733 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion, advise clean up and grease.

Parking brake requires a bit of adjustment.

Power steering box is slightly damp with oil from bottom seal.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,642 miles

Both front outer seatbelt webs have slight markings.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,156 miles

Parking brake could be adjusted a little.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake could be adjusted a little.

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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V227 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V227 NAS, 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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V227 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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