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V356 HVW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,279 mi
Last recorded50,279 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 HVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 50,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 49,885 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 49,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 47,496 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp lens deteriorating, light output and beam aim ok

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,171 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,386 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres perished on side walls not excessive at time of test . (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 44,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres perished on side walls not excessive at time of test . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,816 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member corroding,note no tow bar fitted to vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear cross member corroding,no tow bar fitted when inspected

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,105 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 42,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 39,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,463 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,348 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 34,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,644 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 32,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V356 HVW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V356 HVW, 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 V356 HVW registered?

V356 HVW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V356 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 HVW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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