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W342 VAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 119,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,374 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Both lower rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,058 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r rear shock absorber lower washers partly corroded away

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,548 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

n/s/f wheel valve stem slight damage

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber lower mount washers slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight perishing sidewalls

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipe due to vehicle construction

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,148 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,148 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,356 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,350 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,253 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,253 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear propshaft joints worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 70,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

front propshaft rear uj excessively worn

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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W342 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W342 VAF, 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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W342 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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