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W712 ODC

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 ODC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 108,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,378 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,448 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark pas ;eak (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 88,474 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,967 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,107 miles

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f outrigger bewgining to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,873 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,470 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 616,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 48,056 miles

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

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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W712 ODC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W712 ODC, 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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What year was W712 ODC registered?

W712 ODC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W712 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W712 ODC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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