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W277 RUJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 RUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 117,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 110,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished /small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,558 miles

all tyres treads small splits

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,559 miles

all tyres treads small splits

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,163 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,597 miles

front offside+nearside underwing steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,249 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,223 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,216 miles

front tyres walls small splits

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,475 miles

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 Jan 2008 77,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,152 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 74,148 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 64,540 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 RUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RUJ, 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 W277 RUJ registered?

W277 RUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is W277 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 RUJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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