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V601 OOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,883 mi
Last recorded68,883 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 OOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel housing ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak swivel housing ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head & under bonnet bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel housing ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak swivel housing ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 688,650 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 688,650 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,077 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,186 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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V601 OOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V601 OOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V601 OOE?

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What year was V601 OOE registered?

V601 OOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V601 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 OOE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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