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V34 MTG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 MTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 111,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger at back of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger at back of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 111,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 111,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,079 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,982 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 MTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MTG, 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

How do I check the history of V34 MTG?

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What year was V34 MTG registered?

V34 MTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V34 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 MTG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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