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W366 LGV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,804 mi
Last recorded192,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 LGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 192,804 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight free play at steering wheel

slight travel on hand brake

steering box slightly damp

Pass 31 Jan 2025 186,436 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember signs of corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 186,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box end track rod loose in arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember signs of corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 179,712 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 175,391 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

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

Rear pannel holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

slight free play detected at steering wheel

steering box slightly damp

Fail 18 Jan 2023 175,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear pannel holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

slight free play detected at steering wheel

steering box slightly damp

Pass 21 Jan 2022 172,946 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 172,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 169,551 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes cracking slightly

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

steering box damp

Fail 7 Jan 2021 169,551 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides headlights damaged and misted up (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arms rear bushes cracking slightly

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 12 Jul 2019 163,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 159,381 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,082 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,168 miles

propshaft front joint has play.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 137,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft front joint has play.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering box slightly damp

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,625 miles

front number plate in front windscreen

slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear prop shaft front U.J worn

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,908 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate is in poor condition

front propshaft u/j has wear

wiper linkages are worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,628 miles

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

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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W366 LGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc 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 W366 LGV, 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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W366 LGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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