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W137 VWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,338 mi
Last recorded147,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 147,338 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticky catch (3.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,093 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 138,060 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 130,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,901 miles

Both track rod gaitors split but not leaking

Front springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering ball joint dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 100,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,163 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 90,155 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross - member at both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed steering rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,796 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,794 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,011 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side inner rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,401 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 23,339 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,440 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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W137 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W137 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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What year was W137 VWW registered?

W137 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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