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W303 WAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 159,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 159,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,836 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside and some suspension components.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 150,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,781 miles

Some heavy surface corrosion forming on rear chassis rails.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,292 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,038 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,156 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,225 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F, Front Suspension Hockey Stick Bushes Worn.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres Low Tread & Cracking In Side Walls & Tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,225 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F, Front Suspension Hockey Stick Bushes Worn.

O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres Low Tread & Cracking In Side Walls & Tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,047 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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W303 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W303 WAF, 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 W303 WAF registered?

W303 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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