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W906 GEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,030 mi
Last recorded199,030 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW906 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 199,030 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 199,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 173,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 149,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,776 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,165 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 14,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 9,616 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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W906 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W906 GEC, 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 W906 GEC registered?

W906 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W906 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W906 GEC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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