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V514 FHC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 FHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,661 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 99,654 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drag link dust covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,274 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracks to tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over general corrosion front and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 94,674 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken/missing and lock insecure (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head corrosion and rust holes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp cover missing showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower shock absorbers bushes worn

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 89,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,118 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,118 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,804 miles

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

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

nsf hub knucle leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nsf hub knucle leaking

rear universal joint on prop shaft in very poor condition strongly advise replacement

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front swivel joints have a slight leakage of grease

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 63,790 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ADVISE off side front seat belt has tape round it on lower section

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both sides screen outer lower brackets bolt missing each side????

off side rear foot brake shudders slightly inoperation

wipers once operated ,unable too turn off at times

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,319 miles

both sides screen outer lower brackets bolt missing each side????

off side rear foot brake shudders slightly inoperation

wipers once operated ,unable too turn off at times

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,763 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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V514 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V514 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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V514 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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