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V590 FCR

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 FCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,069 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,484 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 123,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,989 miles

rear chassis closing panel corroded

Nearside 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 hub swivel freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,843 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 120,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,869 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,833 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 13 Nov 2017 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,909 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,401 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,005 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 86,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 72,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre side wall has slight bulge

steering damper bush wearing

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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V590 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V590 FCR, 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 V590 FCR registered?

V590 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V590 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 FCR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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