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W282 GCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,280 mi
Last recorded162,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 162,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 160,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 159,697 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 157,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 153,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 153,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 152,542 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 150,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 146,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,423 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 136,143 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 136,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,277 miles

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

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

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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W282 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W282 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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What year was W282 GCC registered?

W282 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W282 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W282 GCC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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