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V347 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

246,526 mi
Last recorded246,526 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 246,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 244,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 240,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 235,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 229,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 229,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 222,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 213,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 204,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 194,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 181,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 169,244 miles

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

offside front . rear of hub damp

Pass 28 Jul 2014 158,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,971 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 104,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,159 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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V347 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V347 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 V347 NEC registered?

V347 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V347 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 NEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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