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W821 PRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,329 mi
Last recorded193,329 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 193,329 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 190,221 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 182,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 169,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 151,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,691 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 102,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,199 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,792 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,631 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,631 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,407 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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W821 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W821 PRV, 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 W821 PRV registered?

W821 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W821 PRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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