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W851 GEY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 GEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 119,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 113,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,778 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 99,728 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake caliper brake pipe fouling suspension on full lock. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2022 99,723 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,565 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember has been subject to various weld repairs (6.6.6)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush to steering arm worn (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember has been subject to various weld repairs (6.6.6)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush to steering arm worn (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 78,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross-member holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering damper bush badly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,311 miles

Both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,577 miles

brake warning light on but no leak and fluid level ok

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,113 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,033 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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W851 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W851 GEY, 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 W851 GEY registered?

W851 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W851 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 GEY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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