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V400 MOO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 76,694 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 66,584 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 66,224 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working while operating the hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple small leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel steering ball leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel steering ball leaking

head light switch faulty but working as it should

Pass 22 May 2020 60,481 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 60,438 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed within 30cm of chassis support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 52,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise rear diff centre ball joint boot split

Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise rear diff centre ball joint boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,046 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 111,547 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 11,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 6,447 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 64,472 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 121,123 miles

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

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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V400 MOO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V400 MOO, 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 V400 MOO registered?

V400 MOO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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