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V665 FDE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,571 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 72,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,012 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,880 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 604,191 miles

heavy and significant surface corrosion nearside front chassis

heavy and significat surface corrosion nearside front bulkhead

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,434 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,837 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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V665 FDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V665 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V665 FDE registered?

V665 FDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V665 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 FDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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