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W92 VEC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW92 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,322 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all ] (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

both front axle swivels joints slight leak

oil leak unknown source

Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front axle swivel joints slight leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper damp

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,009 miles

front an rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,009 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

front an rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,356 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,763 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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W92 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W92 VEC, 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 W92 VEC registered?

W92 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W92 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W92 VEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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