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V739 MEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 136,302 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 132,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,018 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,625 miles

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

offside and nearside front steps insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2019 113,624 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

offside and nearside front steps insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,029 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,101 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 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEC, 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 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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