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W304 YFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 134,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 122,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,146 miles

advise number plate lamp slightly deterated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,007 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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W304 YFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W304 YFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W304 YFC registered?

W304 YFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W304 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W304 YFC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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