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W362 AOR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 AOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 146,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 144,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 142,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 142,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,693 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 137,115 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 137,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Split pin missing from ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2010 134,300 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 134,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 130,767 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 130,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 127,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear shocks lower bushes slight wear.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shocks lower bushes slight wear.

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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W362 AOR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W362 AOR, 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 W362 AOR registered?

W362 AOR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W362 AOR safe to buy?

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