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W63 VWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,851 miles

Brake pedals spongy, but not effecting bake effort

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Swivel joints leaking slightly

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering system slightly leaking fluid

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,383 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,383 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,709 miles

Front Both drive shaft front swivels slightly leaking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

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

Steering box has slight oil seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,801 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 94,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front hub swivel joints leaking but not excessively

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 92,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 91,240 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 91,240 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,744 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre perished

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,875 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 86,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 84,883 miles

slight seep from steering box

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 7 May 2015 84,496 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside

slight play in a steering joint

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2015 84,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside

slight play in a steering joint

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in steering joint

Pass 7 May 2013 82,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop rear uj has play

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear prop rear uj has play

slight leak from steering box

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2013 82,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop rear uj has play

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear prop rear uj has play

slight leak from steering box

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,750 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,293 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES

Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,458 miles

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

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

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

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Fail 6 Nov 2008 57,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,258 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,588 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 39,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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