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W142 DAK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 DAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 103,898 miles

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas covered in underseal

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,752 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody, Components & Prescribed areas, covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,664 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody structure, chassis & prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension, steering & brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Nov 2023 103,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 103,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 102,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,527 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 97,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,064 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside vehicle has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front swivell joints slight weep

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive axle and hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Rear both calipers partly seized

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive axle and hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Rear both calipers partly seized

Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both calipers / pads seized

Fail 21 Jan 2019 93,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both calipers / pads seized

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,245 miles

Headlamp dipswitch operation worn

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear chassis/crossmember corroded/holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,930 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,775 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 83,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both side windscreen wiper arm slightly insecure require attention

headlamp main beam switch slightly insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both side windscreen wiper arm slightly insecure require attention

headlamp main beam switch slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,800 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,957 miles

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

suspect no effort on rear brakes as discs corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

suspect no effort on rear brakes as discs corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,956 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,881 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

both wiper tophat's have slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,232 miles

Slight oil leak front swivell joints

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,160 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W142 DAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W142 DAK, 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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W142 DAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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