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W782 VJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 129,664 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 129,605 miles

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes and ferules corroded keep checked. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded keep checked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of coil spring bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes and ferules corroded keep checked. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded keep checked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

the front brakes have an inbalance of 25%.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 123,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,245 miles

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

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

rear both sides chassis around body mounts have some corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 123,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

rear both sides chassis around body mounts have some corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,433 miles

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 122,433 miles

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,848 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,645 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damp

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak on rear near side hub seal

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box damp

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak on rear near side hub seal

Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,422 miles

not examined rear seat belts , seats up and boot full

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

not examined rear seat belts , seats up and boot full

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,583 miles

fuel pressure reg leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pressure reg leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 68,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 62,635 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,863 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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W782 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W782 VJW, 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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W782 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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