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V737 EEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,422 mi
Last recorded119,422 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mostof them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,553 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play found at the front wheels whilst jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges of tyres on the rear have been rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

number plate damaged

slight leak on the front

vehicle muddy

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,737 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Seat belt slightly damaged bothsides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 106,207 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight play found at road wheels in steering linkage

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

Rear brake readings only just met the requirements

under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,609 miles

Offside Front play found at road wheel not excessive

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,069 miles

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

Offside Front play found at road wheel

there appears to be a fluid leak on the front

Pass 14 Nov 2016 981,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 67,814 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,594 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 483,645 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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V737 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V737 EEJ, 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 V737 EEJ registered?

V737 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V737 EEJ safe to buy?

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