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W127 OCJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,453 mi
Last recorded39,453 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 OCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,453 miles

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

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

both front hub seals seeping

Pass 19 Mar 2020 323,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 181,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 1,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 184,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 171,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 145,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,814 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,019 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,521 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W127 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W127 OCJ, 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 W127 OCJ registered?

W127 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W127 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W127 OCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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