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W154 UFA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 UFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 137,215 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 137,215 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 136,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 136,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,612 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,683 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 126,297 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 126,297 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 123,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm gaiter also split (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 111,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,223 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 106,223 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,717 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,915 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 68,915 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,173 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,093 miles

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

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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W154 UFA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 W154 UFA, 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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W154 UFA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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