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W634 VAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW634 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,790 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 146,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 144,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid chassis x 3 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 140,152 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pressure valve leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail propshaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 133,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,001 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 126,955 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 122,779 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,476 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 98,474 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,661 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,883 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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W634 VAF 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 W634 VAF, 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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W634 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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