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V604 UAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,328 mi
Last recorded203,328 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 203,328 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 200,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 193,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 193,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 184,303 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 184,303 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 174,947 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 174,947 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 165,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 165,254 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 141,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 121,328 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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V604 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V604 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V604 UAY registered?

V604 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V604 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V604 UAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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