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W376 CJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW376 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 115,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure hi level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 113,870 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock turrets corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 111,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock turrets corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 111,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock turrets corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 107,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated HUB SEAL LEAKING (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,167 miles

Both front shock absorber turrets corroded close to limit

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

Centre chassis out riggers corroded

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front hub seals leaking slightly

Front steering damper leaking close to limit

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,097 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front steering damper leaking slightly

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

Rear door corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 99,097 miles

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front steering damper leaking slightly

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

Rear door corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,780 miles

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

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

headlight leveling has limited movement

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,004 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Slight play in nearside drag link end joint.

Slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,826 miles

Nearside front seat belt webbing damage slightly. 5

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly. 3

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front seat belt webbing damage slightly. 5

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly. 3

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,939 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,934 miles

Centre rear exhaust joint corroded close to limit.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,934 miles

Centre rear exhaust joint corroded close to limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,423 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn marked with white

front screen chipped

nut and bolt fitting on sterring damper in need of tighten up

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,907 miles

head lamp height control motor on n/s/f head lamp going all of the time lights are on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,844 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,244 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 29,225 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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W376 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W376 CJW, 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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W376 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W376 CJW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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