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V499 FFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,136 mi
Last recorded83,136 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,170 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,934 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 72,934 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

both propshafts have very worn joints

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,832 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V499 FFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V499 FFO, 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 V499 FFO registered?

V499 FFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V499 FFO safe to buy?

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