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W631 GOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,247 mi
Last recorded180,247 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 180,247 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 175,625 miles

Both swivel hubs leaking

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 170,505 miles

Both floors / footwells heavily corroded

Both swivel hubs leaking

Both wiper spindles very worn

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 170,059 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Both front floors heavily corroded and holed

Both swivel hubs leaking

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper spindles very worn

Pass 31 Jan 2023 164,300 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop front UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 160,211 miles

Both foot wells corroded

Both swivel hubs leaking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 154,119 miles

Both swivel hubs leaking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 154,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both swivel hubs leaking

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 148,959 miles

All 4 tyres perrished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 148,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres perrished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 141,301 miles

Both swivel hubs leaking

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab mount/ out rigger corroded

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick at axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab mount/ outrigger corroded

Play on wiper arms

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,945 miles

Drivers seat heavily worn

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint appears loose ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear front half (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Drivers seat heavily worn

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint appears loose ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,716 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter bamp

Oil leaks Engine Front diff

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 17 Feb 2017 125,716 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter bamp

Oil leaks Engine Front diff

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,850 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from front diff

Fail 23 Feb 2016 118,850 miles

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

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

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

Front no plate cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from front diff

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Rear prop loose on front flange

Rear prop rear UJ excess play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,752 miles

Front discs worn

Near side front tyre perrished

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

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

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

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Rear discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,752 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front discs worn

Near side front tyre perrished

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

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

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

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Rear discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,463 miles

Front discs worn

Near side front wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

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

Off side front tyre perrished

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

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Rear discs worn

fuel pipe has been wearing on the engine cover

Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Near side front wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

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

Off side front tyre perrished

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

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Rear discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,992 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 33,733 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
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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W631 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W631 GOC, 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 W631 GOC registered?

W631 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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