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W449 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 146,712 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central And Rear Slightly Deteriorated

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,564 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has very bad perishing in tread , cords near to being exposed

Offside Front tyre very badly perished,cords almost exposed

n/s/r of chassis corrodded at rear crossmember

Fail 1 Jun 2017 133,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking somewhere on engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has very bad perishing in tread , cords near to being exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre very badly perished,cords almost exposed

n/s/r of chassis corrodded at rear crossmember

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,984 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 128,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside AND OFFSIDE SEAT BELTS HAVE SLIGHT PLUCKS IN THEM

Nearside Front AND BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

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

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Pass 18 May 2015 11,680 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front diff oil seal leaking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

some cracking in tread of o/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 87,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,464 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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W449 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W449 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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W449 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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