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W377 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,471 mi
Last recorded161,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,471 miles

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

front chassis corroded around struts

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,647 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 158,615 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,392 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear ends of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all of chassis showing signs of corrosion

front floor corroded both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2022 152,281 miles

off side floor panel corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,885 miles

Nearside Front body floor corroded

Offside Front axle swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Front body floor corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,659 miles

Nearside Front foot well has corrosions next to cab counting point

Offside Front foot well has corrosions next to cab counting point

Pass 26 Jun 2019 141,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 133,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc heavy corroded

Offside Rear brake disc heavy corroded

front wipers smear slightly

heavy engine oil leak

n/s gearbox mount nut loose

o/s/f swivel seal leaking swivel joint pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross member corrdoded

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 21 May 2016 128,768 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under door hinge (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heavy corroded

Offside Rear brake disc heavy corroded

front wipers smear slightly

heavy engine oil leak

n/s gearbox mount nut loose

o/s/f swivel seal leaking swivel joint pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross member corrdoded

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 May 2015 124,552 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside front steering swivel oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 124,498 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

o/s/f hub has oil residue

o/s/f mud gaurd torn

Pass 22 May 2014 119,731 miles

o/s/f hub leaking oil.

Fail 22 May 2014 119,731 miles

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

o/s/f hub leaking oil.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,586 miles

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

Nearside rear disc showing signs of wear

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 115,865 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear disc showing signs of wear

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 107,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,775 miles

offside steering swivel has slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 97,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 92,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 86,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2007 75,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,132 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 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEC, 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 VEC registered?

W377 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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