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V684 GBC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,430 mi
Last recorded115,430 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV684 GBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,255 miles

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

all tyres over ten years old

central body mounting cross member corroded

hazard lamp tell tail lamp interacting with other dash lights

Fail 8 Apr 2021 115,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting to axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting to axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres over ten years old

central body mounting cross member corroded

hazard lamp tell tail lamp interacting with other dash lights

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring lower mount to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring lower mount to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard lamp tell tail interacting with dash lights when lights are on

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID or LED light fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID or LED light fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

abs light on but no abs fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,106 miles

ABS warning light on but no ABS system fitted

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Dash lights interactive when hazard lights on

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,471 miles

ABS warning light illuminated but no ABS system fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at attachment to axle (2.4.A.3)

non standard head lamps fitted no evidence of cleaning device of leveling device fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 103,928 miles

after market head lamps fitted no evidence of cleaning device or leveling system

hazard lights interacting with offside rear fog lamp when fog lamp not switched on

Fail 21 Jan 2017 103,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly effecte3d by other lamps (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

after market head lamps fitted no evidence of cleaning device or leveling system

hazard lights interacting with offside rear fog lamp when fog lamp not switched on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,351 miles

HID or LED head lamps fitted no evidence of cleaning device or self levelling system fitted

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 102,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

HID or LED head lamps fitted no evidence of cleaning device or self levelling system fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,697 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 878,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 756,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 18 Dec 2008 68,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,960 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear door unable to open from the outside

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear door unable to open from the outside

offside rear outer door handle missing

rear brake pads worn thin

rope wrapped around nearside rear hub

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,285 miles

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

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

nearside spot light in-op

unable to open offside rear door from the outside

Pass 14 Dec 2005 59,685 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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V684 GBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V684 GBC, 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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V684 GBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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