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W268 SRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

148,954 mi
Last recorded148,954 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 SRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 145,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,175 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,969 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

winch on front chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 72,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 70,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 595,025 miles

front steering damper os bush slight play

steering drop arm outer joint slight play

winch mounted on bumper no sharp projectoins

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,735 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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W268 SRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W268 SRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W268 SRV registered?

W268 SRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W268 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 SRV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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