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W936 PRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,755 mi
Last recorded159,755 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW936 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 159,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 159,755 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 141,096 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,921 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear mist of oil around hub seal

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear forward seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret has slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 124,270 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Visor not staying up (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear forward seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret has slight surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,155 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg area (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg area (6.6.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

7 pin trailer socket not operating nearside position lamp

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strongly advised (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,461 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s o/s rear chasis by tow bar mounts corroded

oil leaks

signs of fluid leakage around steering box not dripping so not considered to be serious

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2015 106,441 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped

n/s o/s rear chasis by tow bar mounts corroded

oil leaks

signs of fluid leakage around steering box not dripping so not considered to be serious

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 31 Dec 2013 99,978 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drop arm ball joint worn

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,815 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,984 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,786 miles

handbrake lever travel high

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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W936 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W936 PRV, 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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W936 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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