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V690 AFE

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,781 mi
Last recorded216,781 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 AFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 216,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 215,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 212,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 212,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 201,115 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 201,115 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 192,318 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 192,318 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 168,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 168,612 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 158,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s front brake pie corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 158,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s front brake pie corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 141,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 141,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,720 miles

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

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

slight play in prop shaft u/j's

slight weep on steering box

Fail 26 Jan 2010 109,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in prop shaft u/j's

slight weep on steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2009 94,774 miles

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

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

parking brake reserve travel is limited

slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,637 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on chassis and suspension mounts

corrosion on rear bonnet lip/rest

steering box damp not leaking at test

steering components slight play/wear

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,891 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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V690 AFE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V690 AFE, 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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V690 AFE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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