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V591 FCR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 FCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 121,878 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,493 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,365 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,537 miles

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

slight oil leak from drive off/side front

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,192 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

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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V591 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V591 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 V591 FCR registered?

V591 FCR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V591 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V591 FCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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