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V652 FPN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,799 mi
Last recorded125,799 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 FPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front swivel hub seals weeping

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

body corroded

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2024 124,420 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn spline joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

body corroded

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,881 miles

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

body corroded

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2023 120,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

body corroded

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,231 miles

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body corroded

both front hub seals weeping

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,230 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body corroded

both front hub seals weeping

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body corroded

both front hub seals weeping

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 118,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

body corroded

both front hub seals weeping

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,037 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,022 miles

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2019 109,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,109 miles

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged capping (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear bump stop missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged capping (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear bump stop missing

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and covered in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,034 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and covered in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

engine bay covers fitted

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,918 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine covers fitted

minor oil leaks

nearside bumper corner capping missing and nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,917 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine covers fitted

minor oil leaks

nearside bumper corner capping missing and nearside mirror capping slightly damaged

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,926 miles

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes covered in sealer at time of test

nearside front wing accident damage at time of test and waiting repair

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,925 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all metal brake pipes covered in sealer at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

nearside front wing accident damage at time of test and waiting repair

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,191 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,189 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing at time of test

nearside mirror capping damaged at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2012 67,486 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

the rear number plate is becoming sligthly de-laminated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

the rear number plate is becoming sligthly de-laminated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,012 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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V652 FPN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V652 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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V652 FPN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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