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W652 MBR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 MBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 99,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan corrosion

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

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

battery box corroded

general surface corrosion central chassis

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,881 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

Nearside Front swivel joint slight play

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

Offside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,609 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,607 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,610 miles

OSF wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2016 90,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF radius arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle NSF and OSF on locks (4.1.D.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,073 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,106 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 79,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel pump noisey

front prop-shaft uj worn

Pass 10 May 2011 75,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front prop shaft rear U/J worn.

O/S/F Tyre low on tread.

Pass 18 May 2010 70,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,444 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 70,436 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,737 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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W652 MBR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W652 MBR, 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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W652 MBR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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