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W657 RBO

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 RBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 111,543 miles

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

Offside Front osf wheel bearing has a play but not excessive play

Rear rear differential 0il leaking but not excessive

steering drag link rubbers deteriorated

transfer box oil leaking but not excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2026 111,543 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front osf wheel bearing has a play but not excessive play

Rear rear differential 0il leaking but not excessive

steering drag link rubbers deteriorated

transfer box oil leaking but not excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2025 106,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,761 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,760 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,721 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,394 miles

o/e front swivel leak

play in wiper linkage

rear disc corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,389 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear disc lightly pitted

o/s/f swivel damp

slight play in o/s/f wiper arm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,388 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,010 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 32,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,646 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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W657 RBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W657 RBO, 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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What year was W657 RBO registered?

W657 RBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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