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W154 GOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,118 mi
Last recorded109,118 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,118 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,167 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,449 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 102,444 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 100,778 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension and braking components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,883 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside, chassis and some suspension components.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,821 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,821 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not aimed at screen (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,032 miles

Nearside Front slight leak on swivel joint

drag link end ball joint has slight play (steering box end)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 83,029 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering lock (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight leak on swivel joint

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

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

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,010 miles

Indicator switch faulty switch will not stay on the ON position (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering lock (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight leak on swivel joint

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,038 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nsf swivel slightly damp

slight play @ nsf axle tie rod bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,639 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 60,262 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 53,992 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 46,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W154 GOC 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 75%.

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 W154 GOC, 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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W154 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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