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V335 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,329 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component insecure bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,385 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 64,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to n/s and o/s seat belt webbings

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,605 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,605 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 525,733 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,931 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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V335 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V335 NEC, 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 V335 NEC registered?

V335 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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