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V372 NEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,458 mi
Last recorded211,458 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 211,458 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Fire wall (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Aux belt worn/missing rib

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis rails and body mounts corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of oil around engine, gearbox, and diff's

Pass 4 Aug 2020 207,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 207,326 miles

Central Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side chassis befor back axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively damaged fuel hose contaminated . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe rubbing on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension arm ,marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by steering box (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe to hose .steel pipe rubbing on inner panel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

smell of diesel at rear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 206,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front footwell has excessive corrosion but not effecting any structural point

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 206,040 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor drivers side (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front footwell has excessive corrosion but not effecting any structural point

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 205,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 204,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 203,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

rear diff leak

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2013 203,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

rear diff leak

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2012 203,939 miles

Oil leak

genaral u/body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2011 201,259 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2010 194,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 179,269 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 167,601 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 124,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 123,663 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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V372 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V372 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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V372 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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