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V111 WBC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,362 mi
Last recorded137,362 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 WBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 137,362 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 137,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 137,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and bolt broken on cap (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 137,287 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 134,005 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and hub bolt missing (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 134,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and hub bolt missing (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 133,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 127,865 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 121,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,561 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,454 miles

o/s/r indicator lense faded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 115,454 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

o/s/r indicator lense faded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,755 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,127 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front differenital leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,637 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,094 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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V111 WBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V111 WBC, 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 V111 WBC registered?

V111 WBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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