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V52 GWB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 GWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,183 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake pedal mounting to bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 75,078 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,106 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front too rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,272 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,878 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 60,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,327 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,327 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in rear propshaft rear joint

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 49,151 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,733 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rearof rear propshaft uj has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,863 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 32,472 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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V52 GWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V52 GWB, 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 V52 GWB registered?

V52 GWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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