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W32 SCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

132,002 mi
Last recorded132,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 SCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 132,002 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle: Both sides swivel balls. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efforts only just meet requirements, total braking efforts 51%, rears do not lock at full effort.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front shock absorber turrets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is undersealed. Partially obscuring chassis, steering, suspension, and braking components.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,986 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 131,949 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger: Outer leading edge under A pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger under B pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger: Outer leading edge under A pillar. Inner at chassis mount area behind radius arm. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis and suspension/steering components are coated in a thick underseal, preventing a thorough inspection.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link balljoint at steering box/damper. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger under B pillar. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle: Both sides swivel balls. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front shock absorber turrets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,932 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivels, transmission (onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 131,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivels, transmission (onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 131,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no offside front air bag fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 130,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 130,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2015 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken at base (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 12,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,958 miles

surface rusting around rear cross member

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 116,741 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 115,339 miles

rusting on rear cross member

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 80,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,265 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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W32 SCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 W32 SCA, 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 W32 SCA registered?

W32 SCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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