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W388 GEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,196 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 75,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,884 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front and rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Front swivel joints leaking grease.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 58,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front and rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Front swivel joints leaking grease.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Tailgate damaged. Only latched on nearside rear.

Fail 8 May 2008 51,639 miles

Front swivel hubs leaking grease

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 51,639 miles

Front swivel hubs leaking grease

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 49,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

O/S/R indicator lense damaged.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Swivel housings leaking grease.

Tailgate damaged, will not latch on N/S/R.

Fail 2 May 2007 49,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 44,513 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 44,513 miles

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

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

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

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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W388 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W388 GEJ, 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 W388 GEJ registered?

W388 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W388 GEJ safe to buy?

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