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W76 BCP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

213,547 mi
Last recorded213,547 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 BCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 213,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 211,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 208,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 204,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 200,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 196,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,685 miles

front bull bar covers front position lights by 20%

Fail 25 Jun 2018 191,610 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front bull bar covers front position lights by 20%

Pass 28 Jun 2017 187,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 183,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 178,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 172,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 167,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 165,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 146,138 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes have been greased

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,043 miles

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

Slight oil leak on rear of engine

grease on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2009 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak on rear of engine

grease on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 27 Aug 2008 127,485 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 112,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,797 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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W76 BCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W76 BCP, 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 W76 BCP registered?

W76 BCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W76 BCP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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