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V448 GCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,887 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER RADIATOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BEHIND WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMPER MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 135,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BY REAR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUT RIGGER BEHIND REAR WHEEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OPPOSITE REAR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorating

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre FLAT AT TIME OF TEST ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on connection arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,740 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 119,215 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,623 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 114,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,685 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 108,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 105,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,417 miles

All visible brake pipes have minor corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,137 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 100,129 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,039 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,363 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,295 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,774 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,985 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,728 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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V448 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 V448 GCC, 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 V448 GCC registered?

V448 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V448 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 GCC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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