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W766 WPX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,957 mi
Last recorded146,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 146,957 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 146,309 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 143,838 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 142,841 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 142,841 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,732 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 140,732 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 130,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper inner spring plate not sitting correctly

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside centre cross member holed and corroded

Nearside outer step loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear crossmember holed and corroded

rear seat belt cross member holed and corroded

tow bar electric plug hanging loose

Fail 1 Apr 2020 130,211 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper inner spring plate not sitting correctly

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside centre cross member holed and corroded

Nearside outer step loose

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear crossmember holed and corroded

rear seat belt cross member holed and corroded

tow bar electric plug hanging loose

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 673,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,064 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 60,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W766 WPX 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 84.6%.

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 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 W766 WPX, 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 W766 WPX registered?

W766 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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