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W371 PSG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,980 mi
Last recorded85,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 PSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 71,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 65,888 miles

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

general corrosion underneath the vehicle in various places

Fail 17 May 2021 65,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

general corrosion underneath the vehicle in various places

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,295 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod area front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,480 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 48,480 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides shock mounts cone type (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to coil spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure corroded bezel housing (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,955 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub swivel joints have slight fluid loss

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,461 miles

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight leak at nearside and offside front hub seals.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,461 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering pipes corroded.

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

Slight leak at nearside and offside front hub seals.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,827 miles

Body mounting outriggers corroded.

Exhaust flanges corroded.

Nearside side panel at roof corroded.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Top of sills at nearside and offside door apertures corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body mounting outriggers corroded.

Exhaust flanges corroded.

Nearside and offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre cut on side wall.

Nearside side panel at roof corroded.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Top of sills at nearside and offside door apertures corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,955 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside and offside front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

Nearside side panel at roof corroded.

Offside front seat belt damaged.

Top of sills at door aperture corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,831 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top bushes wearing.

Nearside side panel at roof corroded.

Offside front seat belt damaged.

Offside wiper rubber tearing.

Steering damper bush wearing.

Top of sills at door aperture corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering damper bush slightly worn at O/S

Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper bush worn at O/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,616 miles

front brake disks corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Rear cross member corroded.

Rear shock absorber bushes wearing.

Slight leak at nearside front hub oil seal.

Steering damper bush wearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,115 miles

Fuel filter corroding.

Front brake discs corroding.

High level brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear cross-member corroding.

Steering damper bush wearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 18,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,022 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,022 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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W371 PSG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 W371 PSG, 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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W371 PSG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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