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V334 LCK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV334 LCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,873 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead offside upper corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 87,333 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead offside upper corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,492 miles

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,492 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,577 miles

Offside Front slight leak hub seal

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight leak hub seal

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,518 miles

rear panel corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear panel corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 76,514 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link loose in bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,010 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter /sensor (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,992 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 52,634 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,080 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V334 LCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V334 LCK, 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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V334 LCK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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