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W768 WPX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,941 mi
Last recorded176,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,941 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All round front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 176,419 miles

Body underneath is also muddy in various areas that cannot be accessed but suspect corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas around the body including OSF and NSF under vehicle and rear of vehicle underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various areas have age related corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody of vehicle front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 174,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 173,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 171,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 171,409 miles

Multiple areas plated and covered in underseal. Cannot inspect.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 171,385 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive body mount corrosion all round (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting middle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear mount behind b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front mounting by the b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount by c pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting middle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front mounting by b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear mount, behind b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing middle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing middle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount by c pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 161,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 150,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,777 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some corrosion to all chassis

Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some corrosion to all chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,296 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 115,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 104,468 miles

centre stop light possibly not wired

chassis throughout vehicle not clearly visible due to underseal

n/s rear lower shocker bush washer split

o/s / n/s headlamp lenses corroded

o/s / n/s side steps corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 104,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis throughout vehicle not clearly visible due to underseal

n/s rear lower shocker bush washer split

o/s / n/s headlamp lenses corroded

o/s / n/s side steps corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear lower shocker bush washer split

o/s / n/s door steps corroded

underside of vehicle not clearly visible due to underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,792 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,822 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Fail 9 Mar 2010 95,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Corrosion on chassis

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear door does not open

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,782 miles

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

all door hinge pins worn

front diff seal leaking

h/brake drum loose

h/brake seal leaking

n/s rearmost seatbelt cut

Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,782 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all door hinge pins worn

front diff seal leaking

h/brake drum loose

h/brake seal leaking

n/s rearmost seatbelt cut

Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,805 miles

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

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

driver's setbelt stock - cover is missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,164 miles

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 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W768 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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W768 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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