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W284 PGM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

237,723 mi
Last recorded237,723 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 PGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 237,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 237,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 234,360 miles

Battery Box - Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 234,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery Box - Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 227,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 227,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 223,740 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 223,740 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 223,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x3 (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x3 (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 218,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rod bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and bulkhead / floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 218,516 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member excessively corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rod bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and bulkhead / floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 211,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 211,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis rail, fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner chassis x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis / Rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 207,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 207,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff, nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area, within suspension spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rear x4 also within towbar mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount / chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff, Offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rear x3, also within towbar mount plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also within towbar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 204,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

slight crossion all round

Fail 20 Nov 2018 204,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

slight crossion all round

Pass 18 Oct 2017 197,829 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Interior mirror missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 197,827 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Interior mirror missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Towbar removed

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 196,125 miles

Front Bumper Support Damaged/ Corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leaks

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 196,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Idler Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper Support Damaged/ Corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leaks

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 194,051 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal anti-slip devive worn

offside door strap insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2015 194,051 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip devive worn

offside door strap insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 186,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear of rear cross member corroded outside the prescribed area

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 186,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear of rear cross member corroded outside the prescribed area

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 175,212 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 175,212 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 161,344 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 161,342 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 150,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 143,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 134,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat belt clasp cover missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,226 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2006 108,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 102,424 miles

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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W284 PGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 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 W284 PGM, 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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W284 PGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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