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W867 YGE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

165,570 mi
Last recorded165,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW867 YGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 165,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 164,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 162,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 159,535 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 156,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 153,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,060 miles

Both front floor pan areas have slight corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,425 miles

Front Lower bulk head has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 116,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,411 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 73,361 miles

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,589 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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W867 YGE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W867 YGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W867 YGE registered?

W867 YGE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W867 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W867 YGE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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