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W628 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires12 Aug 2027

Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)

Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,535 mi

Last recorded117,535 miles

Recorded on13 Aug 2026

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 GEC

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year2000

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail

Pass 13 Aug 2026 117,535 miles

Chassis corroding

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 117,490 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis corroding

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,742 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Chassis corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,954 miles

Chassis corroding

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Door corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,158 miles

Chassis corroding

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Door corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 109,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame on rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis corroding

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Door corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chassis corroding

Rear Door corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 105,928 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chassis corroding

Rear Door corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,514 miles

Both front seats cushioning badly damaged

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front seats cushioning badly damaged

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,055 miles

Drivers seat cushioning badly damaged

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 99,011 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drivers seat cushioning badly damaged

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,551 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 94,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,829 miles

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

N/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

N/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,047 miles

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,020 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT TOWER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TOWER (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,818 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,442 miles

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

power steering box has slight leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

power steering box has slight leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

chassis corrodeing

front brake discs thin

front no plate damaged

radius arm bushes wearing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,047 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

chassis corrodeing

front brake discs thin

front no plate damaged

radius arm bushes wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,124 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake pads wearing

front no plate damaged

rear radius arm bushes wearing

steering damper bush wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,514 miles

front no plate damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corrodeing

rear brake discs corroded

steering box has slight oil leak

wiring loose

Fail 27 Jul 2012 79,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corrodeing

rear brake discs corroded

steering box has slight oil leak

wiring loose

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,568 miles

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,699 miles

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,477 miles

rear shocker bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,861 miles

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,138 miles

Fail 2 Aug 2007 46,138 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f shocker has slight leak

rear diff has slight leak

steering box has slight leak

track rod bent

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,969 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

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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W628 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W628 GEC, 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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W628 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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