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V54 GWB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

195,082 mi
Last recorded195,082 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 GWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 195,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 192,526 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 186,896 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 186,896 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 185,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 185,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 183,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 181,878 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 181,878 miles

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))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 176,895 miles

Central Rear Rear under floor cross member corroded

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Footwell corroded and very thin

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side step corroded and thin

Offside Rear Small hole in chassis just outside 30cm of tow bar mounting

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 176,895 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Rear under floor cross member corroded

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Footwell corroded and very thin

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side step corroded and thin

Offside Rear Small hole in chassis just outside 30cm of tow bar mounting

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 171,300 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 171,300 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both rear radius arms- on chassis marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,263 miles

Oil leak Front swivels ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 149,548 miles

Oil leak from nearside and offside front steering swivel ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2017 149,548 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Oil leak from nearside and offside front steering swivel ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 135,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 130,203 miles

rear cross member soon need attention

Fail 16 Apr 2014 130,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear cross member soon need attention

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyer worn on inner edge but not bad

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front swivel housing slighgtly leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front swivel housing slighgtly leaking

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,511 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,886 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,972 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 64,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V54 GWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V54 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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V54 GWB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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