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V731 GVR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,173 mi
Last recorded190,173 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 GVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 190,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 188,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 188,920 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 183,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 183,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,322 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 173,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 173,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 169,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 169,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis leg next to fuel tank (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg next to fuel tank (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,091 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 162,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 149,983 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 149,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 140,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 129,570 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,170 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,493 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,877 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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V731 GVR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V731 GVR, 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 V731 GVR registered?

V731 GVR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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