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W969 BBW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 21 Jul 2026 133,297 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,916 miles

Brake servo is slow to build at idle, normal at raised engine speeds.

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, on limit - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, on limit - replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in steering damper offside bush.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 131,840 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo assistance is slow to build at idle speed, normal at raised engine speed.

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess

underside is very muddy

Pass 4 Mar 2024 130,602 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber mounting turrets are corroded - approaching limit.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged centre lap strap (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering damper bush is worn.

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm -securing clip is missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,797 miles

BOTH n/s and o/s front suspension turrets starting to corrode

Central Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner crossmember starting to corrode behind mudflap

Offside headlamp image slightly foggy

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush has slight play

power steering fluid low in reservoir

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,743 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.

Sun visor doesn't remain fully stowed but doesn't affect driver's view at present.

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 128,733 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front near door pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger supporting body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper and mounting are heavily corroded - attention recommended. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers' mounting turrets are corroded. Shock absorbers are still secure.

Non mandatory reverse lamp isn't working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box - on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.

Sun visor doesn't remain fully stowed but is not obstructing the driver's view at present.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside is muddy

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,600 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front propshaft rear universal joint is worn - replacement recommended.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively approaching limit - attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front chassis outrigger supporting body mounting is corroded.

Non mandatory reverse lamp isn't working.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front chassis outrigger supporting body mounting is corroded to limit.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 127,600 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front propshaft rear universal joint is worn - replacement recommended.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively approaching limit - attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front chassis outrigger supporting body mounting is corroded.

Non mandatory reverse lamp isn't working.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front chassis outrigger supporting body mounting is corroded to limit.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,551 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside is muddy and undersealed.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear chassis near tow frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 126,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel at maximum tolerance. (due to worn drop arm ball joint) (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside is muddy and undersealed.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear chassis near tow frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play and wear in steering drop arm ball joint at maximum tolerance - attention recommended.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Satisfactory repair to nearside front position lamp.

Seat belt slightly damaged front centre lap strap (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel At maximum tolerance - attention recommended (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside is heavily undersealed and muddy

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

driver's sun visor doesn't stow fully but above the windscreen top edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play and wear in steering drop arm ball joint at maximum tolerance - attention recommended.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Satisfactory repair to nearside front position lamp.

Seat belt slightly damaged front centre lap strap (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel At maximum tolerance - attention recommended (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside is heavily undersealed and muddy

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

driver's sun visor doesn't stow fully but above the windscreen top edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside lens (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Optional nearside mirror is cracked.

Play in steering drop arm ball joint at limit - attention recommended.

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,000 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror is cracked( optional as a centre mirror is present)

Oil/ fluid leaks from engine area - attention recommended

Play in offside steering damper bush - on limit

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release forward (5.2.5a)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint is dry of grease - attention recommended (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror is cracked( optional as a centre mirror is present)

Oil/ fluid leaks from engine area - attention recommended

Play in offside steering damper bush - on limit

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,474 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm, (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Optional nearside rear, forward seat belt buckle is missing.

Rear tyres are badly cracked. Replacement recommended.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 117,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm, (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear and offside front tyres are badly cracked. Replacement recommended.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Optional nearside rear, forward seat belt buckle is missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 110,780 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 99,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,592 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,938 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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W969 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W969 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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W969 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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