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WIL 6523

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 6523
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 143,848 miles

Nearside Rear floor heavily corroded

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

corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle/front springs/shock absorber mounting housing

front hub seals weeping

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to front suspension/under side of vehicle

front hub seals weeping

nearside rear body/offside front floor heavily corroded

play in steering wheel when rocking

rear centre brake pipe nut corroded

steering damper bush perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 140,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 139,962 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 139,958 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,812 miles

Nearside Rear floor bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear floor bump stop missing

Fail 9 Jan 2020 138,812 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear floor bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear floor bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,379 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced locker box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,607 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Offside Rear Floor Pan Corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint assy ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 122,327 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,270 miles

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 104,217 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 104,217 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear on steering damper bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,513 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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WIL 6523 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WIL 6523, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WIL 6523?

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What year was WIL 6523 registered?

WIL 6523 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is WIL 6523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 6523 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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