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W347 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

253,076 mi
Last recorded253,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 253,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 249,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 246,241 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 243,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 241,919 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front footwells corroded,but not affecting brake/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 241,882 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Passenger floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Drives side floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 237,624 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 237,603 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 233,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 228,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 222,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 215,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 210,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 205,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 201,100 miles

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

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 195,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 191,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 191,550 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 181,737 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 181,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 164,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside & nearside front lower door hinges worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 164,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside & nearside front lower door hinges worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 136,639 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 112,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W347 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W347 VEC, 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 W347 VEC registered?

W347 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W347 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W347 VEC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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