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W509 VJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,402 miles

underside corroded in places

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,528 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

areas of corrosion to underbody and chassis

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside drag link ball joint boot deteriorating

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,848 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded and covered with paint

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,647 miles

steering arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2020 81,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,021 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,228 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,001 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,824 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 45,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,571 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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W509 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W509 VJW, 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 W509 VJW registered?

W509 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W509 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 VJW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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