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W787 VCY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 VCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,655 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on A pillar

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,483 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

steering stabilizer bush has is worn

Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

steering stabilizer bush has is worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,112 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes been blacked over

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,792 miles

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

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

Rear both brake disc`s corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,099 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,099 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,736 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,823 miles

some play in the n/s forward track rod end

Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

some play in the n/s forward track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,512 miles

centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroding

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,396 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroding

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2008 51,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,931 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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W787 VCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 W787 VCY, 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 W787 VCY registered?

W787 VCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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