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W361 VAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,531 mi
Last recorded125,531 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,531 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 122,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,740 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 119,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,441 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,178 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,249 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 114,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 114,303 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion body support x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 112,806 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 112,399 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

various areas of vehicle chassis and body are corroded but not exessive.

Fail 31 May 2013 112,399 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

various areas of vehicle chassis and body are corroded but not exessive.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,411 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,872 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,284 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,284 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,897 miles

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

front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/f outriggers/mounts corroding.

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear cross member/chassis legs corroding.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,897 miles

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

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

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

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear cross member/chassis legs corroding.

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

front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/f outriggers/mounts corroding.

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,963 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 74,963 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear down on edges.

front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

play in o/s drag link end.

play in rear top shock absorber bushes.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,970 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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W361 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W361 VAF, 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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W361 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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