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V729 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,899 mi
Last recorded154,899 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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 ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 154,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 144,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 137,248 miles

corrosion starting on rear most brake pipes

rrear seats not in use

slight oil seepage from hand brake drum

ware on both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,140 miles

lower rear shock absorber rubbers worn

Fail 29 Nov 2013 127,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

lower rear shock absorber rubbers worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,454 miles

c posts rusty

chassis surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2012 116,450 miles

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

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

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

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

c posts rusty

chassis surface rust

Pass 5 May 2011 113,169 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 113,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 107,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 103,705 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 96,780 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,053 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 80,806 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V729 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V729 KOE, 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 V729 KOE registered?

V729 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V729 KOE safe to buy?

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