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W946 PGW

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,099 mi
Last recorded145,099 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 PGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 145,099 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 141,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent to top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 129,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 129,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,634 miles

Clutch operation abit stiff and catchy

Rear b/pads getting worn (esp N/S/R pads, inner pad nearing limit of wear)

Slight surface corrosion at front to rear chassis, crossmember and outrigger areas

Small crack at O/S driver's area of screen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,879 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Brake servo vacuum pipe fouling against metal b/pipe and starting to wear through

Chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion (esp rear crossmember areas)

N/S/R door has excessive corrosion at window frame area

O/S/R door getting abit corroded at window frame area

Small crack at screen

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,285 miles

Both front suspension 'Top Hat' components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit corroded in places

Rear end crossmember getting corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,772 miles

Rear end crossmember/chassis end areas getting abit corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,079 miles

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,256 miles

Body mount crossmember at rear of cab, above centre exhaust box, getting corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 632,343 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear a frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,290 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

pads low all round

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,203 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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W946 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W946 PGW, 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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W946 PGW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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