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V42 MTG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 MTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,297 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

chassis rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 103,945 miles

Nearside Front play in wiper linkage box

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,945 miles

Nearside Front play in wiper linkage box

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,602 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame to diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rear most track rod end dust cover has been repaired with sealant

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has had silicone used to bond back together (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has had silicone used to bond back together (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,923 miles

Front swivel ball joints damp around seals (both sides

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front swivel ball joints damp around seals (both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,101 miles

all four tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,068 miles

nearside front outrigger corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front outrigger corrode.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 67,950 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,478 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,095 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,008 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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V42 MTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V42 MTG, 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 V42 MTG registered?

V42 MTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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