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UIW 482

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 482
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear crossmember heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 108,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

flash part of headlight switch not working

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,075 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,379 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bothsides tow bar ends damaged

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,733 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,398 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,398 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

slight play in rear shocker bushes

front prop shaft u/j badly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2006 66,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer seat belts starting to fray

slight play in o/s rear shocker bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,000 miles

both outer seat belts starting to fray

slight play in o/s rear shocker bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 12 Jul 2005 55,864 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 55,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in windscrean n/s

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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UIW 482 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UIW 482, 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 UIW 482 registered?

UIW 482 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is UIW 482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 482 shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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