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W315 RFJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 RFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 106,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut securing device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,964 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,915 miles

Front propshaft missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,782 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 80,467 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 351,908 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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W315 RFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W315 RFJ, 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 W315 RFJ registered?

W315 RFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W315 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W315 RFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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