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W644 YSB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW644 YSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,352 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,141 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link track rod end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 86,098 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At trop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Drop arm lose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,733 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged O/S/f and Center seat belt buckle casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,719 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury O/S/F (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning All brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged O/S/f and Center seat belt buckle casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,024 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,837 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,780 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,776 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,371 miles

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

both wipers have torn rubbers

o/s/rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,802 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,801 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 56,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 56,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,901 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 51,901 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,494 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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W644 YSB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 W644 YSB, 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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W644 YSB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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