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W72 VNW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

240,163 mi
Last recorded240,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 VNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 240,163 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 238,323 miles

Bulkhead corroded

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 238,323 miles

Bulkhead corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 236,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 236,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 233,664 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Support heavily corroded and welded to chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 233,664 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns side light off when switch is operated (4.5.4 (b))

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Support heavily corroded and welded to chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not parking every time (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 233,662 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Won't unlock (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when fog lamp switch is operated (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Support heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 226,657 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 226,651 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

locking tab on steering box drop arm not locked over

Pass 15 Mar 2018 216,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 216,219 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and panelling (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front floor and panelling corroded but not in a percribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2017 205,208 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 191,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 191,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 175,911 miles

brake discs wearing

nearside front brake pad low

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 159,442 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four mudflaps missing

corrosion on near side front battery tray area

near side foot step damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 151,873 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front door top hindges have play

front discs slightly corroded

mud flaps missing on near side front off side rear and near side front

off side sun visor does not secure in upright position

Fail 29 Jan 2013 151,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front door top hindges have play

front and rear discs corroded

fuel fliter showing signs of dampness no obvious leak

mud flaps missing on near side front off side rear and near side front

near side rear bump stop insecure

no handbrake warning light

off side sun visor does not secure in upright position

Pass 6 Feb 2012 143,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 142,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

clutch pedel rubber missing

front wiper blades badly split but still clear screen

Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,670 miles

poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

rear inner brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 134,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

poor visual access to rear inner brake pads

rear inner brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 123,527 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 112,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 67,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 67,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 58,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 58,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W72 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 W72 VNW, 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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W72 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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