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W984 BCX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,116 mi
Last recorded187,116 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 BCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 187,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,575 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 174,918 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 168,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 164,486 miles

Both front swivels slight leakage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount split and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

No rear seats and seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 164,486 miles

Both front swivels slight leakage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount split and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

No rear seats and seat belts fitted at time of test

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 157,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 152,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,655 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 151,642 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,231 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 148,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 141,461 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 141,461 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,984 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2010 121,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,211 miles

All brake pads and n/s track rod end replaced

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,459 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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W984 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W984 BCX, 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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W984 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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