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W882 ONP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

211,567 mi
Last recorded211,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 ONP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 211,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 205,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 200,214 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 198,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 198,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 198,105 miles

All brake pipes coated

General underbody corrosion but not to excess

Pass 22 Oct 2020 196,785 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 196,780 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear spring mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Spring mountain (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 189,148 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 189,148 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 183,471 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 183,471 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis both sides O/F/out riger (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 177,224 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 177,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Front engine oil full

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear u/v ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front door hinges worn

Offside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door hinges worn

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 166,294 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 166,294 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 154,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 154,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 143,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 143,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 133,348 miles

light surface corosion underside general treatment advised

Fail 14 Nov 2012 133,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

light surface corosion underside general treatment advised

Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,064 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2011 125,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 97,930 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 97,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,262 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,688 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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W882 ONP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W882 ONP, 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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W882 ONP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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