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W411 VGS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 VGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,063 miles

chassis rusty

front + rear suspension

oil leak

slight play nsf tracta seal damp

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,388 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,388 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,652 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,652 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,480 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,477 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative flashes main beam on right indicator (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,165 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear body damaged

offside rear step damaged

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,224 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear body damaged

offside rear step damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear body damaged

offside rear step damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear body danaged

offside rear step damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

offside rear step damaged

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to nearside rear body

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear step damaged

slight damage to front bumper

fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear body

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,571 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight oil leak offside front swivel joint

small cracks on nearside rear tyre and worn on edges

small splits in both front and nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,725 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,894 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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W411 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 W411 VGS, 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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W411 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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