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V636 GTC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 GTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 95,429 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to N/S and reverse light to O/S (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 92,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 85,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering damper bush slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,339 miles

front propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 61,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2005 47,176 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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V636 GTC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V636 GTC, 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 V636 GTC registered?

V636 GTC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V636 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 GTC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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