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W322 RLD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 RLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 136,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2026 135,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,262 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 127,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 121,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,883 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 112,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2010 112,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 109,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 103,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 93,764 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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W322 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W322 RLD, 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 W322 RLD registered?

W322 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W322 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W322 RLD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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