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W57 PRL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,108 mi
Last recorded178,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 PRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 178,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 173,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 169,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 165,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 161,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 155,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 148,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 148,195 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,653 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 144,648 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 139,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret/shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front seat belt worn

vehicle non-start at end of test,lack of diesel ?attention required

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,518 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and chassis ends corroded (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,915 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 124,417 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front discs corroded

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bushes worn

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 31 May 2014 124,417 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front discs corroded

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bushes worn

suspension bushes perished and worn

water leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 122,279 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,470 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet catch bent

nearside front hub swivel joint weaping

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 105,925 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,994 miles

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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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W57 PRL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W57 PRL, 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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W57 PRL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W57 PRL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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