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V601 UAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,612 mi
Last recorded175,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,612 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 168,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

power steering pump noisy?

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 163,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 159,534 miles

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

General corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

Nearside Front slight weep from swivel joint

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

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

slight movement in steering dampner bush

Fail 10 Dec 2022 159,534 miles

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

General corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

Nearside Front slight weep from swivel joint

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight movement in steering dampner bush

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 143,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush has slight movement

Underside of vehicle and chassis have light corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt To drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B pillar (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush has slight movement

Underside of vehicle and chassis have light corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,185 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Ball joint has excessive play at end of steering box arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 107,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,959 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 274,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 274,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

powersteering box has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 252,514 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 252,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 226,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 226,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

small split in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 196,945 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V601 UAY, 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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V601 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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