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V248 DLN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 DLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 129,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 129,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 127,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 127,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 127,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,568 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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V248 DLN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V248 DLN, 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

How do I check the history of V248 DLN?

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What year was V248 DLN registered?

V248 DLN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V248 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 DLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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