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V739 EEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,384 mi
Last recorded132,384 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,703 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,527 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 708,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,516 miles

slight play in steering damper bush.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 41,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,921 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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V739 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V739 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V739 EEJ registered?

V739 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V739 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V739 EEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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