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V397 FFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,587 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 149,580 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 144,598 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis member at rear suspension tie bar mtg piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis member at tow bar mtg piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,005 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 137,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 130,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also rubber split (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Around filter housing area. (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,449 miles

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

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

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,449 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

engine oil on minimum mark

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,849 miles

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

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

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

rear A frame cross member corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,849 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear A frame cross member corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 95,766 miles

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

corrosion to rear panel

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush has minor play

offside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,715 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 77,723 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,285 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,986 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,137 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 45,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V397 FFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V397 FFO, 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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V397 FFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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