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W153 VWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

212,992 mi
Last recorded212,992 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 212,992 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 208,433 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 202,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 191,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 186,834 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 178,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 178,327 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,788 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 173,697 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 168,468 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 168,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 160,733 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 160,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X-Member (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 147,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 147,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,425 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 124,400 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 124,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 119,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 114,167 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 113,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 107,928 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 85,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 75,818 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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W153 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W153 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 W153 VWW registered?

W153 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W153 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 VWW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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