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V645 EAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV645 EAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,471 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cracking

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

Offside Rear cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2016 91,191 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable Excessive play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Upper Bulk head slightly corroded

Rear Cross-member slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,453 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 80,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,687 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 72,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 64,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s wiper damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,755 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,366 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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V645 EAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 V645 EAY, 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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What year was V645 EAY registered?

V645 EAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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