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W678 PCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,293 mi
Last recorded174,293 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 PCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 174,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see inner! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped + damaged! (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped + damaged! (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member - both outer ends + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sector shaft (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 174,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides - inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see inner! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped + damaged! (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped + damaged! (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member - both outer ends + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sector shaft (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 168,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub/sphere area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + position lamp (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member to axle A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 168,842 miles

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub/sphere area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + position lamp (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member to axle A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,786 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 154,786 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hook & mount poor (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 136,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust bracket temporary fix

temporary fuel cap in place not leaking and seals well

Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,659 miles

Rear tipper body corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016
Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 97,929 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,268 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front swivel slight leak steering box slight leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,511 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front swivel slight leak steering box slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 780,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,007 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,794 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W678 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W678 PCS, 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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W678 PCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W678 PCS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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