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W778 WPX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

134,031 mi
Last recorded134,031 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 134,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 119,346 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,717 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,717 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,668 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,577 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,577 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 900,048 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,538 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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W778 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W778 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 W778 WPX registered?

W778 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W778 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 WPX shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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