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V314 FTE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,997 mi
Last recorded25,997 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 25,997 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 25,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 25,503 miles

Central Front Steering damper bush slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 25,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 25,030 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 234,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 222,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

front steering damper slight play in bushes

front tyres weather cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Jan 2013 21,107 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

front steering damper slight play in bushes

front tyres weather cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,013 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

front steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2012 20,007 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

front steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,339 miles

all brakes decelerometer only

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,614 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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V314 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V314 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.

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What year was V314 FTE registered?

V314 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V314 FTE safe to buy?

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