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W344 MDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,876 mi
Last recorded171,876 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 171,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 171,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 160,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,655 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 153,655 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 147,322 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 147,322 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,632 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 140,632 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 85,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,242 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,536 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,172 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,083 miles

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

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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W344 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W344 MDV, 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 W344 MDV registered?

W344 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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