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V68 MWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,699 mi
Last recorded172,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 MWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 172,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 168,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 164,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 138,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,837 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,567 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,567 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 60,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,542 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering damper small bush

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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V68 MWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V68 MWW, 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 V68 MWW registered?

V68 MWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V68 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V68 MWW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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