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V412 MEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,073 mi
Last recorded121,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis front to rear

suspension parts are corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,816 miles

tow bar socket not in use,nsf door catch faulty but opens,front door panals incomplete,pedal rubbers poor,osf seatbelt poor,rear reg plate damaged,oil leak-spills,nsf tyre tread bulging

underbody-chassis-units-suspension-brakes-pipes rusting,rear chassis holed,nsf wheel bearing play,rear tyres treads poor-bulging,front brake discs poor-wearing thin,bonnet stay bar faulty

Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,803 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis local to torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tow bar socket not in use,nsf door catch faulty but opens,front door panals incomplete,pedal rubbers poor,osf seatbelt poor,rear reg plate damaged,oil leak-spills,nsf tyre tread bulging

underbody-chassis-units-suspension-brakes-pipes rusting,rear chassis holed,nsf wheel bearing play,rear tyres treads poor-bulging,front brake discs poor-wearing thin,bonnet stay bar faulty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,282 miles

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Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

clutch pedal stiff,pedal rubbers,bodywork-doors-poor,wipers poor,osf seatbelt fraying,track rod rubbers poor,oil leak,front brake pipes-units-components-suspension-springs-chassis rusting,shocker bushes poor

front brake pad fitting kits deteriorating-rattly,osf diff-4x4 seal bolts incomplete

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,659 miles

oil leak-spill,underbody-components-brake pipes rusting,propshaft mounting deteriorating-investigate,front brake pipes rusting,front brake pads wearing very low,drivers door handle deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,243 miles

chassis-underbody-components-suspension-springs rusting,oil leak/spill,drivers front brake pipe rusting,passenger front wheel bearing deteriorating

front brake pads wearing very thin,rear brake discs deteriorating-rear inner pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,925 miles

chassis-underbody-components rusting,oil spill,front hub areas damp,passenger front wheel bearing play,drivers front drag link boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,228 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,271 miles

osf seatbelt damaged,drag link end play,oil leak,offside rear brake disc inner face pitted,front brake pads look oversized

Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf seatbelt damaged,drag link end play,oil leak,offside rear brake disc inner face pitted,front brake pads look oversized

Pass 9 Nov 2013 88,184 miles

seat belt frayed, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,725 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,721 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,717 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking onto parking brake fron gearbox

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

engine has slight misfire

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 71,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,317 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,317 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,544 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,544 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V412 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V412 MEC, 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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V412 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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