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W361 MDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,575 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play front steering uj

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,980 miles

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

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 68,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,710 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,618 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,707 miles

reare tyres close to limit.slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2006 38,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 34,394 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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W361 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W361 MDV registered?

W361 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W361 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 MDV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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