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V739 KOE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,704 mi
Last recorded185,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 KOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 185,704 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 185,704 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 182,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Underbody surface rust

Fail 24 May 2024 182,034 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2023 174,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear and offside front bump stops missing

Fail 29 Jun 2023 174,822 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear and offside front bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jan 2022 165,750 miles

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

offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 165,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Nov 2021 165,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Rigid pipe into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes rubbing on steering column (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger - rear side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front joint to handbrake drum loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant bottle empty

Drivers seat base deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rigid pipe to caliper rubbing on spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes - chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,694 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 149,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2019 139,898 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 139,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,934 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f hub oil seal damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 926,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,082 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe clip broken but not insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs starting to pit.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,081 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Nearside rear brake pipe clip broken but not insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs starting to pit.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,852 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,852 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,783 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 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V739 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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V739 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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