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V338 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 103,975 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,487 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

reverse light lens missing

Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light lens missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 90,608 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 833,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 833,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,905 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 807,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 783,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 783,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,437 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 74,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,118 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,078 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,680 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,300 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,106 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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V338 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V338 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 V338 NEC registered?

V338 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V338 NEC safe to buy?

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