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V46 MVC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,943 mi
Last recorded169,943 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 MVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 169,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 169,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock loose, requires bush pack tightening/replacing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock loose, requires bush pack tightening/replacing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 168,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 166,213 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 164,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 162,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 159,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 157,409 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 157,409 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play upper swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 154,895 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 148,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 145,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 130,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 127,376 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 127,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 121,178 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 99,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,971 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V46 MVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V46 MVC, 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 V46 MVC registered?

V46 MVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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