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W366 WEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,392 mi
Last recorded162,392 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 WEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 162,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 162,392 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 160,241 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 160,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 157,932 miles

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2023 157,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 148,543 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 147,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 146,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 140,724 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

chip in screen

play in front prop both UJ

Pass 24 Jul 2012 133,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,807 miles

Age cracks all tyres

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 126,807 miles

Age cracks all tyres

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 119,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 92,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 62,484 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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W366 WEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEC, 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 W366 WEC registered?

W366 WEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W366 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W366 WEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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