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W6 GTN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,319 mi
Last recorded57,319 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 GTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 51,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,307 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 51,306 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 48,786 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 46,778 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 44,177 miles

Offside drivers wiper blade sweep reduced -- wiper spindle appears loose

some oil leaking at transmission rear seal

Fail 3 May 2017 44,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp unit insecure in mounting and adjusters inoperative (1.8)

Offside drivers wiper blade sweep reduced -- wiper spindle appears loose

Rear rear brake effort low -- rear brakes appear to have been hot -- rear brake overhaul iminent

some oil leaking at transmission rear seal

Pass 17 May 2016 40,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,598 miles

oil leek on handbrake drum

Pass 6 May 2014 27,480 miles

gearbox oil leek

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,723 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,218 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,666 miles

all front steering joints slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2010 19,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all front steering joints slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,744 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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W6 GTN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W6 GTN, 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 W6 GTN registered?

W6 GTN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W6 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 GTN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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