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W577 HRT

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW577 HRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 158,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,727 miles

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

Central body support cross member corroded

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,488 miles

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

Central Upper bolt on crossmember corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 150,484 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also EXCESSIVE play in lower bush (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also play in lower bush (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Upper bolt on crossmember corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 149,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,142 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure steering box lock tabs (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,759 miles

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

front o/s swivel rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2013 114,759 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front o/s swivel rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,898 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in top and bottom rear shock bushes.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 96,342 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,719 miles

rear propshaft u/j is worn

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear propshaft u/j is worn

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,856 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,686 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,534 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,922 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

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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W577 HRT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W577 HRT, 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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W577 HRT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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