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W338 RLD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,397 mi
Last recorded139,397 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,397 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 139,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,381 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 137,381 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 136,942 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front ns os lower shock bushes worn slightly

ns os chassis front to rear corroded

os front bulck head corroded slightly

rear ns shock dirt cover loose

rear shocks ns os lower bushes worn slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2017 129,551 miles

Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2017 129,551 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,535 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 128,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,440 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 112,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 100,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front diff oil sael leaking

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

Play in drop arm ball joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper bush has play

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 75,764 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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W338 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 W338 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 W338 RLD registered?

W338 RLD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W338 RLD safe to buy?

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