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W906 MET

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW906 MET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,164 miles

slight hole in n/s front chassis

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,914 miles

n/s door pillar rusted

rear axle ect and back plates rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,778 miles

n/s door piller rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,260 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,230 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner arch

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,734 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 85,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

tail pipe removed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,827 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front outer bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/baulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front outer bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front halfshaft bolt missing

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,786 miles

front tyres perished

play in steering damper bush

Fail 21 May 2014 82,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres perished

play in steering damper bush

Pass 17 May 2013 81,140 miles

rear discs rusty

rear shock bushes have slight play

slight rust on underside

underside muddy

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,565 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,916 miles

plastic cover missing from drivers seatbelt stalk

Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

plastic cover missing from drivers seatbelt stalk

Pass 4 Mar 2010 760,502 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 716,009 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 716,009 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 67,279 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 MET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W906 MET, 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 MET registered?

W906 MET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W906 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W906 MET shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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