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W408 GEJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

157,050 mi
Last recorded157,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 157,050 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 157,050 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 149,327 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,748 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,532 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,687 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,166 miles

side-light/head-light switch playing up!

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,659 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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W408 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W408 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W408 GEJ registered?

W408 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W408 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W408 GEJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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