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V516 FHC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 FHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Outer axle seal leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Outer axle seal leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,169 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,018 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box . (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop , rear UJ . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis rails . Both sides . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,750 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level above max . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box . (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop , rear UJ . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis rails . Both sides . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,932 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 957,157 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,180 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,858 miles

power steering box damp

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,069 miles

all rear shockabsorber bushs slightly wqorn

slight play in nearside front wheel brearing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 67,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear shockabsorber bushs slightly wqorn

slight play in nearside front wheel brearing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,633 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight freeplay

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,910 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,902 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,772 miles

brake pedal rubber worn. †

number plate light unit broken. †

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,161 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape. †

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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V516 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V516 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 V516 FHC registered?

V516 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V516 FHC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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