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V516 LWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

177,049 mi
Last recorded177,049 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 LWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 177,049 miles

Front bumper corroded at offside - starting to cause a sharp edge

Fuel filter housing mounting corroded/fractured

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear "A" frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper have a short wipe/sweep

Fail 12 Nov 2025 177,049 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper corroded at offside - starting to cause a sharp edge

Fuel filter housing mounting corroded/fractured

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear "A" frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper have a short wipe/sweep

Pass 5 Nov 2024 170,222 miles

Both wiper arms loose on spindles/short wipe

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter housing mounting corroded/fractured

Main/dip beam switch worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing, top & bottom bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side/headlamp switch worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear "A" frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front bumper corroded on offside - starting to cause a sharp edge

Pass 21 Nov 2023 163,334 miles

Main/dip beam switch worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Both wiper arms loose on spindles/short wipe

Front bumper corroded on offside - starting to cause a sharp edge

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper swivel housing bush/bearing has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side/headlamp switch worn

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 163,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper arms loose on spindles/short wipe

Front bumper corroded on offside - starting to cause a sharp edge

Main/dip beam switch worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper swivel housing bush/bearing has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side/headlamp switch worn

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 156,171 miles

Front bumper corroded at offside, starting to cause a sharp edge

Main/dip beam switch worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen wiper arm loose on spindle (short wipe)

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle pulling slightly to left when braking

Fail 14 Nov 2022 156,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting "turret" (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting "turret" (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front bumper corroded at offside, starting to cause a sharp edge

Main/dip beam switch worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen wiper arm loose on spindle (short wipe)

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle pulling slightly to left when braking

Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rear mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brakes slightly pull to nearside when brake test carried out

centre exhaust rear flange and rear exhaust flanges badly corroded and fixings corroded

main beam/dip switch feels worn

slight oil misting around power steering box

Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,701 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Centre & rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear body fixing bolts missing from rear cross-member

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

headlamp main/dipswitch worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 147,699 miles

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

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))

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Centre & rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear body fixing bolts missing from rear cross-member

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

headlamp main/dipswitch worn

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,965 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both front & nearside rear wheel rims starting to corrode

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust rear joint flanges badly corroded

headlamp main/dip switch worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both front wheel rims corroded

exhaust mounting behind front silencer corroded

nearside rear axle brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front brake calliper pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint flanges corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,522 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyre treads worn on edges

nearside front caliper brake pipe corroded and close to fouling on steering lock to lock check

nearside rear axle brake pipe corroded

offside front brake caliper pipe corroded

offside front brake pad lining looks cracked and suspect starting to break up

offside front out rigger corroded at body mount but not considered to be excessive.

offside rear chassis and rear cross member holed and corroded (tow bar removed at time of test)

rear exhaust flanges corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of offside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyre treads worn on edges

nearside front caliper brake pipe corroded and close to fouling on steering lock to lock check

nearside rear axle brake pipe corroded

offside front brake caliper pipe corroded

offside front brake pad lining looks cracked and suspect starting to break up

offside front out rigger corroded at body mount but not considered to be excessive.

rear exhaust flanges corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,197 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

both wiper arms loose on spindles

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers, lower bushes worn

offside windscreen wiper short wipe

rear crossmember corroded at offside body mounting

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,352 miles

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

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

both wiper arms loose on spindles & short wipe

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper arms loose on spindles & short wipe

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,156 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside chassis leg at rear corroded

offside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

service brake efficiency: 50%

Fail 20 Aug 2014 97,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside chassis leg at rear corroded

offside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

front registration plate spacing

offside chassis at rear corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 91,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

front registration plate spacing

offside chassis at rear corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,869 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,575 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear shock absorbers,lower bushes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

light scoring to windscreen

offside rear brake disc corrodede on inner surface

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear shock absorbers,lower bushes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

light scoring to windscreen

offside rear brake disc corrodede on inner surface

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,577 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,577 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,862 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

steering damper damp.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

steering damper damp.

Pass 20 May 2008 64,442 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,254 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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V516 LWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LWW, 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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V516 LWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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