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V361 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,294 mi
Last recorded81,294 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,294 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,159 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 80,133 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades do not park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front oil seal leaking

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,982 miles

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 77,934 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle inaccessable (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,717 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,293 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel has slight play

Offside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear mudflaps missing

chassis generally corroded

intercooler mis-shaped

o/side and n/side bolt in inner wing panels corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component insecure drop arm loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake mud shield missing

Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel has slight play

Offside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear mudflaps missing

chassis generally corroded

fuel filter insecure

intercooler mis-shaped

o/side and n/side bolt in inner wing panels corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to hose and chassis (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting at rear at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load locking mechanism cover missing (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

both rear mudflaps missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front floor holed and corroded

n/side front swivel housing has play and leaking grease

rear cross member corroded

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

Propshaft universal joint worn both on front propshaft ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,453 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front swivel corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,453 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front swivel corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord visable (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,986 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 tyres cracking.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,986 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 tyres cracking.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,138 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,138 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,865 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,671 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 702,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear door corroded

rear spare wheel bolts not covered

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,528 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front swivell bearing has slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2009 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front swivell bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,829 miles

both front calliper brakepipes begining to corrode

near side front seatbelt has slight fluffing or fraying

off side front shocker top bush showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,829 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front calliper brake pipes begining to corrode

off side rear shocker top bush ,showing signs of wear

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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V361 NEC 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 50%.

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 V361 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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V361 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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