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V664 MOP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,854 mi
Last recorded84,854 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV664 MOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,854 miles

Nearside cab rail mounting bracket corrosion but not chassis member

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 84,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,624 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support/mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 83,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support/mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,467 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

under body and suspension corrosion due to standing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,415 miles

body and suspension rust

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount corroded by rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,914 miles

n/s rear outer brake pad worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,914 miles

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

n/s rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,808 miles

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

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

n/s front bumper corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,460 miles

front bumper corroded

n/s rear outer pad worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 bumper corroded

n/s rear outer pad worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,829 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

nearside front tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,077 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 51,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,431 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 40,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,851 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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V664 MOP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 V664 MOP, 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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V664 MOP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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