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V324 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,894 mi
Last recorded101,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 101,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,947 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 96,942 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,227 miles

Central Front Lower uj worn

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 96,226 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower uj worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,454 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,602 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension turret slightly corroded

Offside 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))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 88,597 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension turret slightly corroded

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,578 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear slight genearal corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,839 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,832 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s o/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,402 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing low x2

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3 all marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing low x2

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,862 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Upper Shockabsorber bushes worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both front hub caps missing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,042 miles

Central Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

both front hub caps missing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,515 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2013
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,286 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,893 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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V324 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V324 KOE, 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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V324 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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