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V672 FKU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV672 FKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,321 miles

Front Slight leak from steering damper

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 129,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated OIL FROM HALFSHAFT LEAKING (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO OIL LEAK ON REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (g))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Slight leak from steering damper

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

dampness at fuel tank but no leak found

Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

dampness at fuel tank but no leak found

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,279 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 109,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,967 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,964 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,736 miles

No seat belt for middle seat.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,733 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

No seat belt for middle seat.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 65,669 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no. plate fading

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,161 miles

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

slight weep from steering box drop arm

Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight weep from steering box drop arm

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,587 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,587 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 34,431 miles

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

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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V672 FKU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V672 FKU, 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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What year was V672 FKU registered?

V672 FKU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V672 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V672 FKU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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