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W269 GPS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

175,631 mi
Last recorded175,631 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 GPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 175,631 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 175,631 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 173,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,905 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 163,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 157,623 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 135,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,641 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,420 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,046 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,266 miles

near side front and off side front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,707 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 51,274 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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W269 GPS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W269 GPS, 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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W269 GPS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W269 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W269 GPS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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