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X207 WCS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,288 mi
Last recorded211,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 WCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 211,288 miles

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

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 18 Jun 2026 211,288 miles

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

Vehicle under-sealed

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 208,351 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody corroded inc suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 201,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine bay oilo leak but not exesive

underbody crosssion certian aspects

underbody underseal inc suspention components

Fail 18 Dec 2023 201,501 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine bay oilo leak but not exesive

underbody crosssion certian aspects

underbody underseal inc suspention components

Pass 28 Dec 2022 192,675 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion , Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 192,268 miles

Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion , Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 183,721 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 177,468 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf/nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr/osr (5.3.2 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2019 171,106 miles

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr/osr (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 171,102 miles

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr/osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 163,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 154,060 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 139,394 miles

front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,141 miles

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

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2014 138,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,108 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,451 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,451 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,608 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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X207 WCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X207 WCS, 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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X207 WCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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