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W603 GEY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 GEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 131,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel ball/sphere leaking

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint boot insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion surrounding subframe mount to rear cab both nearside & offside

Fail 18 Jun 2026 131,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel ball/sphere leaking

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint boot insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion surrounding subframe mount to rear cab both nearside & offside

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,731 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both out riggers (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 128,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor corrosion on limit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corrosion

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,112 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,395 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,714 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 116,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.56m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corrosion near spring housing, both nearside & offside

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,744 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,744 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,901 miles

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,358 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,108 miles

Both front wipers torn

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers torn

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,404 miles

front tyres are of different ply ratings

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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W603 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W603 GEY, 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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What year was W603 GEY registered?

W603 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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