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V650 FPN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,306 mi
Last recorded198,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 FPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 198,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 198,268 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 198,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 197,475 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 197,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUS TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 193,151 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 193,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 189,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 185,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crash damage rear door and rear cross member

n/s and o/s front bearings slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2016 185,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crash damage rear door and rear cross member

n/s and o/s front bearings slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2015 181,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jun 2014 177,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 172,994 miles

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

oil leak engine

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Jun 2012 177,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 162,907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 162,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 161,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 156,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 156,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 151,459 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

offside and nearside front lower door hindges worn

Fail 16 Jan 2009 151,459 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

offside and nearside front lower door hindges worn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 137,028 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 136,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 120,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,070 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall,not yet exposing cords

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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V650 FPN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V650 FPN, 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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V650 FPN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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