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W3 PCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,835 mi
Last recorded182,835 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 PCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 182,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 182,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 181,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 180,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 179,388 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 173,299 miles

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

Nearside body slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside body slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 172,955 miles

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

FRONT BULL BAR CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING OFF.

Fail 31 May 2019 172,952 miles

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure by brake pedal (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

FRONT BULL BAR CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING OFF.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 169,769 miles

unable to check seat belts rear due to way vehicle presented

Fail 1 Jun 2018 169,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check seat belts rear due to way vehicle presented

Pass 4 May 2017 158,612 miles

Oil leak engine has minor oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox has minor oil leak ()

Oil leak rear differential has minor oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 151,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 147,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 147,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 143,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 137,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,637 miles

2 Child seats fitted adult belts not checked

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 133,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 Child seats fitted adult belts not checked

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

no reverse lights

Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 129,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,438 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear doors corroded

oil leak from behind brake drum for handbrake

small oil leak from offside front pivot ball

Pass 9 Apr 2008 120,730 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 116,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 109,367 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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W3 PCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W3 PCA, 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 W3 PCA registered?

W3 PCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W3 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 PCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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