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W837 WOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,933 mi
Last recorded217,933 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 WOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 217,933 miles

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

Front bump is corroded on o/s - no sharp edges

Nearside Front seat base cushion is worn to frame

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front floor pan is corroded but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres are stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

brake pedal rubber is split on one corner

metal fuel tank guard is corroded and holed

rear door i badly corroded, especially around lower and middle hinges - is secure, still functions and no sharp edges

reverse light not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Fail 4 Aug 2025 217,920 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger within 30cm of trailing arm forward mounting - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper corroded on o/s - no sharp edges

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

Nearside Front seat base cushion worn through to frame

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front floor pan is corroded but not excessive - visible in o/s/f wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres are stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

brake pedal rubber split on one corner

fuel tank guard is corroded and holed

rear door is badly corroded, especially around lower and middle hinges - door remains closed, functions as intended and no sharp edges

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2024 216,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres are stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

brake pedal rubber is split on one corner and worn on another

fuel tank under guard is corroded and holed

rear door badly corroded/poor condition especially around lower and middle hinges but door remains closed, functions as intended and no sharp edges

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2024 216,482 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier due to battery box corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm behind front axle - cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan - within 30cm of pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres are stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

brake pedal rubber is split on one corner and worn on another

fuel tank under guard is corroded and holed

rear door badly corroded/poor condition especially around lower and middle hinges but door remains closed, functions as intended and no sharp edges

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2023 214,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

rear door corroded/damaged around lower hinge - not affecting function and has two other hinges

Fail 21 Aug 2023 214,326 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/hockey stick arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/hockey stick arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split - on steering arm behind front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/hockey stick arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/hockey stick arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread

both front hub swivel seals are leaking

coolant expansion bottle is almost empty

rear door corroded/damaged around lower hinge - not affecting function and has two other hinges

Pass 26 Aug 2022 210,362 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed rear door lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking oil

corrosion in drivers foot well

corrosion under drivers seat by battery

Fail 23 Aug 2022 210,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper V arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed rear door lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking oil

corrosion in drivers foot well

corrosion under drivers seat by battery

Pass 25 Aug 2021 206,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 206,136 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis both sides around radius arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 201,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 195,260 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 194,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 188,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 184,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front hub oil seals slightly leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 178,768 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 173,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 168,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 163,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 158,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 152,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 152,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 146,589 miles

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

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2009 141,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 136,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 136,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 132,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 123,221 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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W837 WOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W837 WOC, 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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W837 WOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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