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W947 BBW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,615 mi
Last recorded152,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,367 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 148,367 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near towing eye (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Hole in outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 143,726 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

FRONT AXLE SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT OIL LEAK...

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION SHOCKER MOUNTING TURRET... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR CROSS MEMNBER RUSTY...

Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 138,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D type bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 135,092 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 135,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,802 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front NS + OS axle hub oil seals damp

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 129,794 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger / NSF inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor / lower bulk head area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis inner section of rail by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too dim / goes out when side light and brake light both applied (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front NS + OS axle hub oil seals damp

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 124,550 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from hub

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,462 miles

Nearside /offside front hubs weeping oil

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,302 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s front hubs weeping

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play hub (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s front bubs weeping oil

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front hub seals slight seeping of oil

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front hub seals slight seeping of oil

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,140 miles

offside front tyre cracking/perishing within treads

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,136 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre cracking/perishing within treads

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,894 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 89,890 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 67,520 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2010 67,520 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,806 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 56,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split at ends

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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W947 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W947 BBW, 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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W947 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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