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V513 FHC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,419 mi
Last recorded61,419 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 FHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,419 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 61,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 mm 7.50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play panard rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,408 miles

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 9 Feb 2024 59,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 58,212 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,015 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,928 miles

All tyre walls perished

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,805 miles

Front steering shock bush slight play

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Fail 20 Feb 2020 54,805 miles

Front steering shock bush slight play

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,065 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,800 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 37,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,327 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,903 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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V513 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Yellow 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 V513 FHC, 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 V513 FHC registered?

V513 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V513 FHC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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