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W872 AFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 AFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,326 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre shows signs of fouling

Fail 25 Oct 2024 84,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre shows signs of fouling

Pass 21 Oct 2023 84,167 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 84,167 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,696 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged lap belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,696 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged lap belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,274 miles

Central Front seatbelt clip plastic cover missing

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 82,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front seatbelt clip plastic cover missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,359 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 80,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT MAIN CHASSIS

N/S DOOR STEP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING OUTER WALL

Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,360 miles

Central Seat belt clasp damaged but functioning as intended

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 79,332 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In several locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake hose mounting on chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In several locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt clasp damaged but functioning as intended

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover missing not affecting operation at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,173 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired master cylinder (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,166 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear crossmember slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,125 miles

both front chassis rails showing corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,438 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 3,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,175 miles

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

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

both swivel hub seals leaking

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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W872 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W872 AFC, 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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W872 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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