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W633 GOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW633 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 120,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 120,072 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear 2nd row seat mechanisms worn

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear body mount support corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,417 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,906 miles

both rear shock absorber buttom bushes are slightly corrosion

oil leak

slight chassis corrosion

slight movement in the steering box drop arm ball joint but within tolerance

slight oil leak from the rear dif unit

Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,906 miles

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

both rear shock absorber buttom bushes are slightly corrosion

oil leak

slight chassis corrosion

slight movement in the steering box drop arm ball joint but within tolerance

slight oil leak from the rear dif unit

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight body/chassis corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,560 miles

Rear diff leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. SEAT BACK WILL NOT SECURE (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNT RUSTED (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,341 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,464 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,061 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,669 miles

Rear seats (middle row) backrests have movement, still secure in situ.

Steering box located on offside front chassis leg is has a considerable oil leak.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats (middle row) backrests have movement, still secure in situ.

Steering box located on offside front chassis leg is has a considerable oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,037 miles

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

Rear centre row of seats have slight movement in back rests, still able to be secured in an upright posistion.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shock absorber rubbers are slightly deteriorated and has slight movement

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,334 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear propshaft + drive flange loose

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,024 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 35,022 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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W633 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W633 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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W633 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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