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W658 PPF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 PPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 136,439 miles

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 136,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,899 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 135,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 135,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,891 miles

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Rear shocker misting

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

under body corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,077 miles

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Rear shocker misting

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 131,549 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 130,201 miles

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

Rear box section to chassie corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 130,200 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear box section to chassie corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,022 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear ferrel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose and hose to calipper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 126,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 122,031 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,617 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 112,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,571 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 73,532 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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W658 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W658 PPF, 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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W658 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W658 PPF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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