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W831 OKH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 OKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 137,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,794 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,307 miles

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 125,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear exhaust join corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 121,157 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 121,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,191 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated valve leaking (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts no cords showing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has cuts no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre has cuts no cords showing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts no cords showing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre has cuts no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre has cuts no cords showing

Pass 24 May 2016 101,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 101,443 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,300 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member inside and outside (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member inside and outside (6.6.6)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,773 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear bump stop poor

underside surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2014 88,769 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear bump stop poor

underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,879 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,879 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,150 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,135 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2007 42,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2005 24,950 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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W831 OKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W831 OKH, 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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W831 OKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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