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V725 EPV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,163 mi
Last recorded233,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 EPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 233,163 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all chassis and under side of vehicle painted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 225,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 216,031 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 203,144 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 192,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 181,799 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front upper bush (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2015 170,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 163,116 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 154,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,121 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 144,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 140,353 miles

fluid lewak near diesel filter ?

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,360 miles

no-plate lights slightly dim

rear shock bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2010 128,819 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering has slighty stiff action.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 115,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,820 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 111,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 97,608 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 97,608 miles

Centre Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,923 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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V725 EPV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V725 EPV, 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 V725 EPV registered?

V725 EPV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V725 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 EPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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