MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W338 ADW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 W338 ADW, 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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How do I check the history of W338 ADW?
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What year was W338 ADW registered?
W338 ADW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W338 ADW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W338 ADW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W338 ADW have outstanding finance?
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