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V508 MEW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded thin

full chassis corroded thin

n/s front outrigger corroded thin

n/s front outrigger corroded thin

o/s front hub seal leak

o/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2025 34,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear door step corroded rotten (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint worn out (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded thin

full chassis corroded thin

n/s front outrigger corroded thin

n/s front outrigger corroded thin

o/s front hub seal leak

o/s front hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust joints corroded thin

front floors corroded

o/s and n/s front hub seals has slight oil leak

o/s lower hinge has slight play

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2024 33,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure corroded mount (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust joints corroded thin

front floors corroded

o/s and n/s front hub seals has slight oil leak

o/s lower hinge has slight play

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded getting thin

exhaust joint thin and corroded

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 32,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded getting thin

exhaust joint thin and corroded

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,131 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis corroded and crusty

exhaust steel hangers corroded and thin

Fail 22 Apr 2022 32,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocka turret corroded rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis corroded and crusty

exhaust steel hangers corroded and thin

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,498 miles

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2021 31,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin egr pipe leaking at joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross chassis at tow ball (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2020 30,869 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust very rusty

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2020 30,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass and reflector (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust very rusty

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 2 May 2019 30,244 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust very rusty thin

o/s head lamp reflector discoloured

Fail 18 Apr 2019 30,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust very rusty thin

o/s head lamp reflector discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,673 miles

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

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

rear cross chassis very rusty

rear top axle joint boot perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering ram (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

exhaust joints corroded

rear cross chassis very rusty

rear top axle joint boot perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,981 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs rusty

rear cross rail chassis corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking filter under vehicle (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs rusty

rear cross rail chassis corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear discs very rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking In engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear discs very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,246 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,638 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded,

n/s & o/s side steps very corroded,

Fail 1 Feb 2014 22,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded,

n/s & o/s side steps very corroded,

Fail 7 Jul 2012 21,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,752 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,608 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,368 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2009 18,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 13,860 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,860 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,298 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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V508 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 V508 MEW, 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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V508 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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