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W414 PSB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 PSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,851 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 137,358 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in the floor within 30cm of the brake system, near bulkhead, visible underneath and marked with yello chalk (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security hole next to osf body mount in the floor . visable underneath and marked with yellow chalk, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,096 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BULKHEAD UNDER BONNET (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AROUND BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front STEERING DROP ARM BOOT

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 128,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,493 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 120,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,936 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 116,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 116,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,458 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 111,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 107,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 95,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

STEERING DAMPER B RUBBER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,275 miles

FRONT TYRES STRICKING SUSPENSION ARMS ON FULL LOCK

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,275 miles

FRONT TYRES STRICKING SUSPENSION ARMS ON FULL LOCK

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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W414 PSB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W414 PSB, 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 W414 PSB registered?

W414 PSB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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