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W377 FCT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

251,855 mi
Last recorded251,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 251,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 246,795 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 246,774 miles

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 239,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 231,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 223,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 223,710 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 217,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 208,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 199,626 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 190,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 181,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 170,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 159,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 127,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,640 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 94,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear lower damper bushes have play in them

front number plate damaged

high level stop lamp not working

slight rear axle ball joint play

Fail 14 Nov 2007 94,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear lower damper bushes have play in them

front number plate damaged

high level stop lamp not working

slight rear axle ball joint play

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,064 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2006 80,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,239 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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W377 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W377 FCT, 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 W377 FCT registered?

W377 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W377 FCT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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