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W646 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 157,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 157,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 157,340 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter housing broken off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis holed at outrigger support (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced at bulkhead (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,453 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,616 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 139,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 118,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,974 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,635 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,562 miles

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,242 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,242 miles

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

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

side / headlamp switch insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,140 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,311 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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W646 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W646 GEC, 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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W646 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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