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W952 RGC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,773 mi
Last recorded98,773 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 RGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,773 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/ rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,721 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts, lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

disks slightly corroded fronts/ rears

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,185 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly rusted

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox & engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly rusted both sides

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly rusted both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,669 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,838 miles

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush worn

Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,928 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 64,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,966 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 35,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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W952 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W952 RGC, 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 W952 RGC registered?

W952 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W952 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W952 RGC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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