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V365 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,335 miles

fuel pipe rubbing on steering column

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,884 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 66,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,615 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,595 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,225 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,707 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,896 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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V365 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V365 KOE, 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 V365 KOE registered?

V365 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V365 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V365 KOE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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