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V64 MWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,042 mi
Last recorded140,042 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 MWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 140,042 miles

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

headlamp switch sticky

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

spare tyre is flat

Fail 9 Aug 2018 140,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

headlamp switch sticky

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

spare tyre is flat

Pass 11 Aug 2017 138,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

o/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

slight play in steering u/j between column and steering box

slight play o/s/f lower swivel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,252 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/r chassis (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

o/s/f seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel bearing

slight play in rear propshaft uj

slight play in uj between steering column and steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,690 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 134,688 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis/outriggers (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 5 May 2015 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop splines worn

transmission/drive gets tight on lock

Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop splines worn

transmission/drive gets tight on lock

Pass 16 Apr 2014 125,522 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 112,947 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,750 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,861 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,599 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft defective

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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V64 MWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V64 MWW, 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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V64 MWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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