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V34 ETF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,535 mi
Last recorded159,535 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 ETF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 154,181 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated fluid leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative not working to offside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 153,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 146,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 142,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Dec 2016 136,367 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 136,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,509 miles

oil leak from front differential

Fail 11 Dec 2013 121,509 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from front differential

Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear door panel corroded and holed

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,442 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,088 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 97,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,649 miles

front diff rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,649 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front diff rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,679 miles

front and rear diffs leaking oil nearside and offside front spheres leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 58,018 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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V34 ETF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V34 ETF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V34 ETF registered?

V34 ETF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V34 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 ETF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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