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W662 RCL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,308 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 73,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 71,646 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 70,391 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 63,196 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,105 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,064 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,039 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 32,547 miles

Advise n/s/f ,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres are all cracked at tread areas.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,547 miles

Advise n/s/f ,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres are all cracked at tread areas.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,148 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,148 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 274,082 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 21 Jun 2007 274,082 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,691 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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W662 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W662 RCL, 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 W662 RCL registered?

W662 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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