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W158 WEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,398 mi
Last recorded145,398 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 WEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 145,397 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 145,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger with in 30 cm suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering damper misting

Pass 15 Mar 2025 144,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,037 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 144,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 143,154 miles

headlamp switch defective

Pass 25 Feb 2022 143,078 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear both bump stops missing

light switch slightly faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2022 143,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both bump stops missing

light switch slightly faulty

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 142,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,603 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,075 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 142,071 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,227 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Feb 2015 139,223 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 129,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 117,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,524 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake drum oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2008 68,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake drum oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,643 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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W158 WEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W158 WEC, 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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W158 WEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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