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V465 DRR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

196,943 mi
Last recorded196,943 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV465 DRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 196,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 196,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 195,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 194,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 191,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 191,002 miles

Front Drag link 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differintial has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 187,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 186,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 180,150 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 175,321 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 170,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 170,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 160,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 160,275 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,912 miles

Indicators stalk loose

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 153,885 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Indicators stalk loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 146,498 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 146,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 141,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 141,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear window glass missing

Steering column top cover loose

Pass 10 Feb 2010 134,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 134,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 129,963 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 125,142 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cluctch pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 118,116 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 118,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 108,906 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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V465 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 V465 DRR, 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 V465 DRR registered?

V465 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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