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W277 GCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,617 mi
Last recorded192,617 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 192,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 188,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 184,938 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 184,913 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated passenger floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rod track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom of b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floors around pedals (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering components (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around mount for trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom of b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 181,431 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 181,431 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 176,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

floor corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 174,802 miles

chassis corroded

front bumper heavily corroded

rear shock absorber bushed deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 14 Aug 2018 174,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 168,061 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 168,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,606 miles

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

centre cross brace corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,110 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 152,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,508 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 142,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,911 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 128,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 111,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 104,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear door will not open

Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,572 miles

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

N/S WIPER SPLIT,BUT STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W277 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W277 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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W277 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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