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W11 WFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,663 mi
Last recorded192,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 WFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 192,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 192,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Dif oil seal has slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2024 191,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 190,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 188,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 185,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 178,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 168,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 154,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,073 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear extra boot seats removed prior to test ( base unit of seat) tested as 6 seats excluding driver.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 138,225 miles

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

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

rear extra boot seats removed prior to test ( base unit of seat) tested as 6 seats excluding driver.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 103,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,387 miles

Front screen has small chip, but not in sweept area.

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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W11 WFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W11 WFB, 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 W11 WFB registered?

W11 WFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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