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W711 OEX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

146,694 mi
Last recorded146,694 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 OEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 146,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 146,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 145,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible ladder in way (0.1 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts webbing slightly damaged by door catches (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 143,890 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting tower rotten and holed (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber mounting tower corroded around bottom lip

Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts webbing slightly damaged by door catches (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,267 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 140,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn body mounting D bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body bulkhead corroded in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,441 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play main front steering ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,435 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 110,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust joint and mount corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,645 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 95,796 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,342 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,161 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,161 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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W711 OEX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W711 OEX, 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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W711 OEX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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