MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub sphere seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front axle swivels seals leaking oil
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking At steering box pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Front axle swivels seals leaking oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front hubs leaking oil o/s & n/s
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front hubs leaking oil o/s & n/s
windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front headlamps slight blue colour and image
near side front hob seal leaking
N/S/F panhard rod rubber bush is worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/F panhard rod rubber bush is worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V740 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 V740 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 V740 KOE registered?
V740 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.
Is V740 KOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V740 KOE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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