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W422 GFG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

270,031 mi
Last recorded270,031 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 270,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 269,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 268,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 266,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 266,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel corroded.

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 266,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel corroded.

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 266,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 264,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 264,661 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 257,609 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 251,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 247,415 miles

Corrosion developing on O/s of bulkhead

O/s front seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 18 Jul 2011 247,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion developing on O/s of bulkhead

O/s front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 2 Jul 2010 241,401 miles

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

Rear propshaft U/J is worn

Signs of corrosion developing on bulkhead

Fail 2 Jul 2010 241,401 miles

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

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

Rear propshaft U/J is worn

Signs of corrosion developing on bulkhead

Fail 14 Jul 2009 236,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 236,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 234,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 224,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 221,385 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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W422 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W422 GFG, 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 W422 GFG registered?

W422 GFG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W422 GFG safe to buy?

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