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W117 VWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,864 mi
Last recorded119,864 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 119,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,460 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 109,422 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centra to rear chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centra to rear chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,259 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivel seals seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,219 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,219 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leaks

power steering leak from box

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,146 miles

Nearside Rear body to chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front Play in swivel joint

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear body to chassis corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

steering box wet

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,707 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,705 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

steering damper has excessive play in a bush

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,909 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 75,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,761 miles

slight damping on steering box shaft

slight play in steering box draglink end

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,824 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,491 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,489 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,445 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W117 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W117 VWW, 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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W117 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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