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W586 BFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,715 mi
Last recorded141,715 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW586 BFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,715 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,107 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 139,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-steering damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,483 miles

Rear Some corrosion to chassis

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,519 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,468 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm+boot split. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt stalk not working (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s&o/s/r trailing arm mount areas. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails&rear cross member. (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,976 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box joint (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

wiper blades torn on ends.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,546 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,305 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 119,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,467 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 98,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 98,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 880,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,207 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2006 55,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W586 BFC 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 69.6%.

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 W586 BFC, 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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W586 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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