CarVerify

Free Car Check

V406 KON

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

168,524 mi
Last recorded168,524 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationV406 KON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
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

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 168,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 168,425 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering damper bushes (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 164,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 160,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 157,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 157,165 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger rusted through front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubs on suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger rusted through front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside of cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 154,832 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 154,831 miles

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

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 151,758 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 141,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 135,954 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 130,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 May 2015 130,164 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 123,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 123,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 122,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,543 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,658 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,821 miles

oil leak on front diff

washer jets require adjustment

Fail 7 Mar 2008 84,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on front diff

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,636 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 slight oil leak from both diffs

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

V406 KON 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 65.5%.

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 V406 KON, 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 V406 KON?

You can check the full history of V406 KON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V406 KON registered?

V406 KON is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V406 KON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V406 KON shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V406 KON 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 V406 KON. 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.