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W679 PRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel housing seal leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 113,354 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 113,354 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,887 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,856 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 111,853 miles

Brake performance not tested prop shaft damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front prop shaft insecure

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

Offside Rear suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,701 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outriggers corroded on insides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger at rear side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger in non prescribed area holed by corrossion! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers holed and corroded to excess on insides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,946 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers and nearside front seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 89,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear crossmember lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear crossmember outer face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak at injector/regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers and nearside front seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,323 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust bracket broken not resulting in excessive movement

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from Diff

Rubber cover above diff joint deteriorated

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,426 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2016 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking between treads but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,163 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre / rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre / rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,500 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,323 miles

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)

all four tyres are starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,643 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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W679 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W679 PRV, 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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W679 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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