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V298 FTE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,363 mi
Last recorded169,363 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 169,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 166,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 166,686 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested prop uj worn (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 163,773 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steeringbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,082 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 158,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 148,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,468 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 103,470 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 103,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 97,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 914,428 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 83,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,932 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,127 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,760 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,900 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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V298 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V298 FTE, 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

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What year was V298 FTE registered?

V298 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V298 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 FTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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