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W747 RVC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,857 mi
Last recorded142,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 142,857 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,312 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and components

Fail 1 Dec 2023 142,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TEST PLATE 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axel ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear axel leaking on to brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,227 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 129,629 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s front inner pads 3/4 worn

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 123,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear mud flap loose

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

alternator belt excessively damaged ready to snap

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 120,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member. (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 120,567 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. slightly dim (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member. (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 120,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,984 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 115,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,213 miles

steering drop arm joint worn

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,436 miles

freeplay in front wheel bearings

rear number plate poor

slight leak from steering box

washers poor

Fail 10 Dec 2010 99,436 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay in front wheel bearings

rear number plate poor

slight leak from steering box

washers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,147 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,661 miles

nearside door mirror cracked badly

nearside rear tyre low on tread

seat belts in very poor condition

steering box leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked badly

nearside rear tyre low on tread

seat belts in very poor condition

steering box leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,509 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear number plate fading

steering box leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,070 miles

rear tie bar bushes worn badly

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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W747 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W747 RVC, 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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W747 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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