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W69 PHW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,140 mi
Last recorded126,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW69 PHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,140 miles

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

Front Steering Damper Eye Bush Worn But Not Excessively

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

Nearside Front Swivel Housing Seal Slightly Leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 119,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 110,971 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 104,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driveshaft end cap deteriorated

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel joint

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,701 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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W69 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W69 PHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W69 PHW registered?

W69 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W69 PHW safe to buy?

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