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Q477VWP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ477VWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,738 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside side step corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 112,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 109,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 106,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 106,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 191,274 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 189,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 183,902 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 5 Jul 2011 174,225 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 174,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 164,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 164,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 148,755 miles

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

front brake pads low

offside front hub has slight leak

rear reg plate discoulerd

Pass 6 Feb 2008 138,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 138,672 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,139 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 131,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 120,856 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 120,856 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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Q477VWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Q477VWP, 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 Q477VWP registered?

Q477VWP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is Q477VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q477VWP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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