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V329 FBL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV329 FBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 121,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 121,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,820 miles

front diff seal leaking oil

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 20 Jun 2020 109,214 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,208 miles

Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) securing nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 102,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 98,161 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 98,161 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,942 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,278 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 May 2008 49,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 49,661 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both offside tyres have slight stone damage

rear propshaft loose where it fits to gearbox

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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V329 FBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V329 FBL, 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 V329 FBL registered?

V329 FBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V329 FBL safe to buy?

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