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W272 GCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 101,367 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 101,281 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 98,967 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 182,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,678 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,968 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADED SLIGHTLY.

EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER SUPPORT WEBS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UNITS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE REAR BODY PANELS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE TRACK-ROD END DUST COVER PERISHED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADED SLIGHTLY.

EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

FUEL CAP HOUSING SEPARATED.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS SEPARATED.

NOISE AROUND AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT AREA WHEN ENGINE RUNNING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER SUPPORT WEBS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UNITS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE REAR BODY PANELS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE TRACK-ROD END DUST COVER PERISHED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,355 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Slight damage to front seat belts

Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Slight damage to front seat belts

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,564 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 31 Dec 2012 72,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,223 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,295 miles

All tyres cracking on tread

Slight fraying at nearside front seat belt

Slight play at upper steering column'uj'

Various brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2010 68,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

All tyres cracking on tread

Slight fraying at nearside front seat belt

Slight play at upper steering column'uj'

Various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,382 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,375 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 60,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W272 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W272 GCC, 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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W272 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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