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V643 GFX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 GFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,956 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,617 miles

Rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,617 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 8 Nov 2023 102,566 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,782 miles

Nearside Front sphere slight misting of oil

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

body floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,673 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,351 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need adjusting (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,597 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 824,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,945 miles

Rear chassis is corroded

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,939 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,990 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

age cracks all tyres

Pass 31 May 2007 55,491 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 51,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,873 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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V643 GFX 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 74.1%.

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 V643 GFX, 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 V643 GFX registered?

V643 GFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V643 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V643 GFX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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