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V736 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV736 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 116,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers only clear 3/4 of screen

Fail 13 Mar 2025 116,029 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassie on tow bar fixing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s wiper only clears 3/4 of swept area

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,193 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 111,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 107,233 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 103,217 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering damper bush slight play

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,603 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,905 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,120 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,100 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,234 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,458 miles

NSF CV sphere slightly damp with fluid

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF CV sphere slightly damp with fluid

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,439 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 52,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,399 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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V736 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V736 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 V736 KOE registered?

V736 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V736 KOE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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