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W901 VBT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 VBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 119,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT THE LEFT FRONT HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 119,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT THE LEFT FRONT HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 117,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front DRAG LINK ARM NUT SLACK

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,779 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,723 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 11 Apr 2022 114,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 114,266 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 113,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 113,008 miles

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,362 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,653 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,588 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,588 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,800 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 968,800 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,293 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,737 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 73,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,258 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 62,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 51,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,595 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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W901 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 W901 VBT, 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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W901 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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