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V438 GYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,650 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not down to cords

n/s/ mirror glass cracked

slight play in rear prob shaft front joint

slight play n/s/r upper shock bush

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 129,452 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 120,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,668 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,448 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 83,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

fuel water light flashing

n/s/r lamp guard hanging off

o/s/f door bouncing

o/s/r mudflap split

oil leak back of engine

reverse light n/w

Pass 22 May 2007 67,672 miles

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

wear in offside wiper linkage

Fail 22 May 2007 67,672 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear in offside wiper linkage

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,367 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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V438 GYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V438 GYA, 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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V438 GYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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