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W363 MDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 164,703 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2025 163,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 152,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,230 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 141,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 141,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 135,803 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 135,800 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear back panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,399 miles

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

slight corosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,978 miles

chassis showing corosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,972 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

chassis showing corosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,283 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2017 122,278 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 118,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 112,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 108,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear brake discs.

damage to windscreen smaller than 40mm.

n/s/f panhard rod bushes deteriorating.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

play in n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear brake discs.

damage to windscreen smaller than 40mm.

n/s/f panhard rod bushes deteriorating.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

play in n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,083 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.

gear oil leak.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/f panhard rod bushes starting to deteriorate.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

Fail 26 May 2010 98,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

gear oil leak.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/f pan hard rod bushes starting to deteriorate.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

power steering fluid low.

Pass 27 May 2009 91,366 miles

fluid weep around power steering box close to acceptable limits.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s dip beam starting to become dim.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

oil+gear oil leak.

play in n/s/r upper shock absorber bushes.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

Fail 26 May 2009 91,366 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid weep around power steering box close to acceptable limits.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s dip beam starting to become dim.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

oil+gear oil leak.

play in n/s/r upper shock absorber bushes.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

Pass 19 May 2008 83,955 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Fail 19 May 2008 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r top shock absorber bush.

play in o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes.

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Pass 25 May 2007 79,183 miles

Wear evident on steering box drop arm swivel. Front pads on limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush slight play

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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W363 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W363 MDV, 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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W363 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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