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W401 MDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,381 mi
Last recorded175,381 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 175,381 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 175,397 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2023 175,397 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2022 174,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2022 174,944 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2021 174,820 miles

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

Rear cross member rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2021 174,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear cross member rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,477 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 174,124 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 174,103 miles

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

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 1 Aug 2018 174,103 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2017 174,019 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 173,913 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2015 173,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 173,339 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 156,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 139,772 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 139,772 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2009 131,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 119,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 105,535 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 105,535 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,055 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 91,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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W401 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W401 MDV, 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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W401 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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