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W881 VCP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,593 mi
Last recorded132,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 VCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 132,593 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 132,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 130,431 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both front wiper seal leaking slightly (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 130,431 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play both front wiper seal leaking slightly (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,526 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 127,526 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,730 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear of axel (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,050 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,633 miles

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

play in rear seat backs

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight leak from front swivel joints

Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

play in rear seat backs

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight leak from front swivel joints

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,137 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,239 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 52,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,683 miles

steering damper 1st bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,294 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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W881 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W881 VCP, 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 W881 VCP registered?

W881 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W881 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 VCP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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