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W33 RAC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 RAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,629 miles

Slight fluid leak both front hubs

Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,214 miles

slight oil leak from front hub seals

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,163 miles

exhaust deteriating

front hub seals slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,792 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,683 miles

CRACK TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,894 miles

crack to front number plate.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from transfer case

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in front number plate

oil leak from transfer case

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,755 miles

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

slight play to pitman arm ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,671 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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W33 RAC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W33 RAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W33 RAC registered?

W33 RAC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W33 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 RAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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