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W307 MYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,745 mi
Last recorded157,745 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 157,745 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,034 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jun 2015 153,337 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

aux belt shredding

viscus fan seized

Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,331 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

aux belt shredding

viscus fan seized

Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,592 miles

N/S swivel leaking

alt belt shredding

viscous fan coupling has play

Fail 26 Jun 2014 149,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

N/S swivel leaking

alt belt shredding

viscous fan coupling has play

Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 140,265 miles

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

Front number plate slightly deteriated

Steering components slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 140,256 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front number plate slightly deteriated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering components slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,711 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 130,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,866 miles

Both wipers split

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 89,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 76,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 62,685 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 62,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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W307 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W307 MYA, 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 W307 MYA registered?

W307 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W307 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W307 MYA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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