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W931 VNM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 VNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 112,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,462 miles

both front spheres leaking

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,644 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,279 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,071 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,848 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,567 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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W931 VNM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W931 VNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W931 VNM?

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What year was W931 VNM registered?

W931 VNM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 2000.

Is W931 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W931 VNM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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