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V606 SOG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 SOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 144,141 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 144,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR and OSR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 142,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 142,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 141,547 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 141,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,891 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear cross member corroded

seats removed from centre

underside corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 139,885 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired area of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired centre pillar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired chassis behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear cross member corroded

seats removed from centre

underside corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,717 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 138,717 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 138,710 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 136,728 miles

numerous oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2019 136,724 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

numerous oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Steering shock absorber (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,196 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 124,196 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,573 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel seal worn

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

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

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

various minor oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,573 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel seal worn

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

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

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

various minor oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,655 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,540 miles

Small stone chip in centre of windscreen

Very slight play to N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 113,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyre side walls slightly perished

Small stone chip in centre of windscreen

Very slight play to N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 110,356 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

under vehicle and components rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

under vehicle and components rusty

Pass 19 May 2011 108,213 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

steering damper bush worn

Fail 18 May 2011 108,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

steering damper bush worn

Pass 19 May 2010 102,319 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 18 May 2010 102,316 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,162 miles

park brake travel quite high

small amount of play in n/s/rear shockasborber lower bush

Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,162 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

foot brake travel quite long (may be due to loose wheel bearing

park brake travel quite high

small amount of play in n/s/rear shockasborber lower bush

Pass 6 May 2008 76,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,256 miles

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

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

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

play in steering damper bush

Fail 28 Sep 2007 66,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play in steering damper bush

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,027 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear to steering damper

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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V606 SOG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V606 SOG, 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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V606 SOG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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