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W352 FCT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

aux belt wearing

Fail 5 Aug 2026 104,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

aux belt wearing

Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,378 miles

Centre rear seat missing at time of MOT

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split in the tread,no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 104,378 miles

Centre rear seat missing at time of MOT

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split in the tread,no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed,not within any prescribed areas

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis,tow bar still secure (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,240 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2022 103,240 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,089 miles

Central Rear Seat removed at time of MOT

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 102,089 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well/upper floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat removed at time of MOT

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tow bar electrical socket has its weather cap missing

Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting cross member corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing Rear most (7.1.2 (d))

Tow bar electrical socket has its weather cap missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to anti roll bar mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to anti roll bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush locating plate worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 99,636 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush locating plate worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front door hinge has play

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in between tread

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,214 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/r chassis corroded next to anti roll bar bracked

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,214 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/r chassis corroded next to anti roll bar bracked

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not working

rear cross memeber excessivly corroded

rear pads appear low

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not working

rear cross memeber excessivly corroded

rear pads appear low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,589 miles

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

rear cross member excessively corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,533 miles

A Frame ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 89,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,830 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,011 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft uj has loose bolts

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

noise from rear when taking up drive

propshaft has a lot of back lash

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

noise from rear when taking up drive

propshaft has a lot of back lash

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,534 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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W352 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W352 FCT, 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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W352 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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