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W158 UFA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

171,769 mi
Last recorded171,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 UFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 171,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 163,751 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable worn bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 156,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged O/s and n/s (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 149,127 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 142,858 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 142,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 135,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,559 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of damp on fuel filter base (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,553 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of damp on fuel filter base (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,837 miles

Front brake pads worn uneven

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

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

Rear X member corroded

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Reverse lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn uneven

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

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

Rear X member corroded

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle outer casings missing (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear buck damaged but has no sharp edges

reverse light lens broken

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,193 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/ housing (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty doesn't hold in on position (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle outer casings missing (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear buck damaged but has no sharp edges

rear prop universal joint has play

reverse light lens broken

front prop rear universal joint has play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

load buck on near side has damage

reverse light lense broken

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,256 miles

7 pin socket cover missing

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

passenger seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 113,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

7 pin socket cover missing

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

passenger seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still working

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,314 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front tyre has crack in side wall ( no cords showing)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,780 miles

7 pin trailer socket cover missing

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 110,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

7 pin trailer socket cover missing

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,274 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,828 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,397 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 74,893 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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W158 UFA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W158 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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W158 UFA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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