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W47 SGC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 SGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,991 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,127 miles

offside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

rear axle A frame ball joint gaitor split

rear body mounting rail corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,127 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

rear axle A frame ball joint gaitor split

rear body mounting rail corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

wipers working continuously

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,741 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,337 miles

Door steps damaged & not folding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside bodywork & door damaged

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

Rear side facing seats base cushions loose

Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Door steps damaged & do not fold

Nearside bodywork & doors damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade torn but still clearing

Rear door cracked

Rear side facing seats cushions loose

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,219 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 77,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deterioated

Fail 24 May 2012 77,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both wipers starting to split

front number plate deterioated

Pass 20 May 2011 71,794 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 71,794 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 May 2010 67,897 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear mudguard insecure

bulb out in number plate light

nearside front mudgaurd loose

nearside wiper rubber torn

Pass 1 May 2009 63,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight play in the front propshaft rear u.j

advise slight play in the steering coloum top u.j

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,111 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both door mirrors cracked

advise slight play in the front propshaft rear u.j

advise slight play in the steering coloum top u.j

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,476 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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W47 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W47 SGC, 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 W47 SGC registered?

W47 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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