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W357 DYG

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 DYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 143,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 139,504 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,500 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 135,490 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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 out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 129,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,488 miles

main brake pipes and nearside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust cracked next to joint

slight play in front suspension lower arm bushes

tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,764 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,746 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

heavy waxoiling paint dirt making underbody inspection hard

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 114,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 22 May 2012 111,326 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 111,326 miles

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

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

Exhaust pipe fractured (centre silencer)

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 23 May 2011 101,349 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 101,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 84,334 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition (pitted)

Fail 13 May 2010 84,334 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition (pitted)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,488 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 62,725 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 62,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,698 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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W357 DYG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W357 DYG, 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 W357 DYG registered?

W357 DYG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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