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W569 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,563 mi
Last recorded135,563 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW569 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 135,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 133,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,803 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Attaches to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,962 miles

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

Nearside front swivel seal leaking

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside front swivel seal leaking

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 119,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember for upper axle arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 12 inches of anti roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 12 inches of top damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember for upper axle arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 12 inches of top damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,724 miles

Headlamp missing Only one main beam lamp fitted to the roof (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Fouls vehicle when steering on lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,480 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Outer Casing Damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Outer Casing Damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,589 miles

Front Inner nearside/offside hub seals slight misting of oil

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,034 miles

o/s/f suspension sphere oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,377 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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W569 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W569 VEC, 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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W569 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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