CarVerify

Free Car Check

V368 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,690 mi
Last recorded183,690 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV368 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 183,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion on chassis

slight play in O/S/F king pin

Pass 12 Sep 2024 181,973 miles

Age related corrosion on chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in O/S king pin

Pass 2 Oct 2023 180,477 miles

Age related corrosion on chassis

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in O/S king pin

Pass 15 Sep 2022 179,126 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in O/S/F king pin

Pass 2 Sep 2021 177,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion on chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2020 176,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 175,231 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 171,980 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 168,162 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front hockey stick bushes worn and weak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,084 miles

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all front hockey stick bushes worn and weak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 163,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all front hockey stick bushes worn and weak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 163,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

both rear disc slightly blue

hand brake warning light stays on

prop rear u/j slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 160,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

nearside front seat belt not returning

Fail 22 Sep 2014 160,912 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

nearside front seat belt not returning

Pass 9 Sep 2013 157,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 153,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

hazzard switch stiff to operate

Fail 16 Aug 2011 149,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

hazzard switch stiff to operate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 145,832 miles

both front seat belts twisted

slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Aug 2010 145,832 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front seat belts twisted

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

transfer box damp

Pass 17 Jul 2008 135,888 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s and o/s/f swivel joints damps

Pass 19 Jul 2007 129,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VIN plate missing from engine bay. visible VIN plate displayed ok in windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,067 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V368 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V368 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V368 NEC?

You can check the full history of V368 NEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V368 NEC registered?

V368 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V368 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V368 NEC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V368 NEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V368 NEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.