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W86 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,976 mi
Last recorded143,976 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 143,976 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2020 143,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 140,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 139,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,240 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,807 miles

Front To Rear Brake Pipes Coated In Grease

Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 117,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe flange corroded

int.mirror damaged

light corrosion to various areas of chassis

nearside front shock absorber mounting turret corroded

play in windscreen wiper linkage

rear axle pinion seal damp

rear bump stops missing

rear cross member corroded but tow bar mounting areas not significantly weakened

slight fluid seepage from power steering box

upper steering column universal joint has slight play

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,247 miles

int.mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe flange corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

light corrosion to various areas of chassis

nearside front shock absorber mounting turret corroded

play in windscreen wiper linkage

rear axle pinion seal damp

rear bump stops missing

rear cross member corroded but tow bar mounting areas not significantly weakened

slight fluid seepage from power steering box

upper steering column universal joint has slight play

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust tail pipe flange corroded

light corrosion to various areas of chassis

play in windscreen wiper linkage

rear axle pinion seal damp

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

light corrosion to various areas of chassis

play in windscreen wiper linkage

rear axle pinion seal damp

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

engine oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

play in wiper linkage

rear axle pinion seal leaking (damp)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

engine oil leak

rear axle pinion seal leaking (damp)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,190 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg.plate damaged

wiper blade ends damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,459 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg.plate broken

Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg.plate broken

tow ball loose

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded around edges

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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W86 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W86 VEC, 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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W86 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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