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W768 PHW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,424 mi
Last recorded185,424 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 PHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 185,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 185,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 179,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in front floors

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,754 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose rear fuel tank carrying plate deteriorated (needs attention) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear offside +nearside underwings chassis box sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 164,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 164,453 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 158,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 154,757 miles

drive belt deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

drive belt deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 148,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 148,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drive belt damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2014 139,015 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2014 139,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 130,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,845 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,530 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre very close to trailing arm when on a left hand lock

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,811 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,811 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

STEERING DAMPER HAS SMALL AMOUT OF PLAY IN BUSH

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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W768 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W768 PHW, 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 W768 PHW registered?

W768 PHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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