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W63 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 148,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at steering damper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point(chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point(chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar front mounting point(chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,934 miles

Front radiator landing panel corroded

Nearside front swivel bearing leaking slightly

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 146,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front radiator landing panel corroded

Nearside front swivel bearing leaking slightly

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,603 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 144,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 142,516 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 142,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,430 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 142,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 129,644 miles

Oil leak

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

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

bulkhead is rusted

exhaust corroded

floor frame is corroded

front hub balls, seals leaking

various areas of welding

Fail 7 May 2014 129,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal is wet

floor panels frame is badly corroded

o/s rear brake disc inner face is corroded

various areas of welding

Pass 20 May 2013 120,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear door check strap runner is corroded

panel damage

steering box is damp

Fail 11 May 2013 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear door check strap runner is corroded

panel damage

steering box is damp

Pass 17 May 2012 113,746 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front seat belt webbing is marked

o/s of the bulkhead is rusted

panel damage

Fail 12 May 2012 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front seat belt webbing is marked

o/s of the bulkhead is rusted

panel damage

Pass 27 May 2011 107,050 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber is missing

n/s front hub fixing bolts are loose

Fail 16 May 2011 106,869 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

n/s front hub fixing bolts are loose

Pass 28 May 2010 101,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,757 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

stoine chip outside sweep

Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

stoine chip outside sweep

Pass 6 Mar 2008 93,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,792 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 82,792 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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W63 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W63 VEC, 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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W63 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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