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W331 PCJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

264,365 mi
Last recorded264,365 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 264,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail silencer box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 264,356 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel filter excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail silencer box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 261,103 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 261,103 miles

Seat belt pretensioner deployed driver side wont release to pull belt (7.1.4 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 258,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 255,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 255,581 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting near side rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated near side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 250,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 245,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75R16 108S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 245,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/75R16 108S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75R16 108S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 245,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/75R16 108S XL (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 245,129 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover damaged (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 241,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 237,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 230,740 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 230,740 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 228,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 228,994 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 223,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 223,168 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 214,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitting

Fail 2 Feb 2012 214,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitting

Pass 7 Feb 2011 197,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 187,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 187,536 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 178,892 miles

inner steering damper bush slight play .

rear shocker slight play in lower bush

Pass 19 Jun 2008 174,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 167,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 151,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 151,813 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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W331 PCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W331 PCJ, 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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W331 PCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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