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V294 DRA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 DRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 103,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,354 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,350 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,169 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,512 miles

Offside Rear chassis cross member deteriorated[ corrosion]

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

front and rear no plate deteriorated

fuel filter housing deteriorated

rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,510 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis cross member deteriorated[ corrosion]

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

front and rear no plate deteriorated

fuel filter housing deteriorated

rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,076 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,920 miles

front tyre tred low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

area of steering box damp, no leak apparent on test

centre stop light not working

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,596 miles

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

splash guards fitted to inside front wings/lower bulkhead areas

surface corrosion to chassis

wiperblades starting to perish but clear screen Ok

Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

splash guards fitted to inside front wings/lower bulkhead areas

surface corrosion to chassis

wiperblades starting to perish but clear screen Ok

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V294 DRA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V294 DRA, 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 V294 DRA registered?

V294 DRA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V294 DRA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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