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W277 MCD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 53,443 miles

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking slightly

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 53,443 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking slightly

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,413 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 53,413 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,190 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 53,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,283 miles

slight power steering leak from steering book area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W277 MCD, 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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What year was W277 MCD registered?

W277 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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