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V235 PHJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 PHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front +rear+front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 84,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front +rear+front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s front shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s front shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s front shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s+o/s front shock absorber mountings corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,020 miles

Center exhaust silencer to rear section weakened by corrosion.

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Center exhaust silencer to rear section weakened by corrosion.

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,114 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 80,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear +rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,256 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,256 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,218 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

front +rear discs corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,215 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

front + rear discs corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,658 miles

n/s+o/s rear discs corroding

rear crossmember corroded

tow ball not fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,655 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,758 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,440 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,384 miles

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

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

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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V235 PHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 V235 PHJ, 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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V235 PHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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