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W79 VNW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

183,894 mi
Last recorded183,894 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 VNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 183,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 183,894 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below and to the side of mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint/flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Steering colum (2.2.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose drop arm retaining washer (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 178,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 178,794 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface broken (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play both above steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 168,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 168,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire down side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 157,899 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 157,897 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis behind spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under pedal mounting (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis behind spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 147,706 miles

Ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in osf hub

Fail 13 Apr 2017 147,706 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,511 miles

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

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

slight play steering column

Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,039 miles

slight play offside front panhard rod bush

Fail 14 Apr 2015 130,039 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

slight play offside front panhard rod bush

Fail 25 Apr 2014 123,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 119,416 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 119,416 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 111,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 111,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 105,313 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 105,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 67,948 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,565 miles

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

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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W79 VNW 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 59.3%.

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 W79 VNW, 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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W79 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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