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W447 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play steering damper bush

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,756 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,756 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,881 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,488 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All Four tyres are perished

Both wiper blades are split

N/S/F tyre has deep cut. Not exposing the cords

Steering box is damp with oil. No leak found during test. Looks like engine oil

Tyre size 265/75/16

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,927 miles

fuel filter and area is damp, no obvious leak, but indicating there may be a slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 53,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

fuel filter and area is damp, no obvious leak, but indicating there may be a slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,277 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,490 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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W447 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W447 GEC, 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 W447 GEC registered?

W447 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W447 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W447 GEC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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