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W362 MDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,053 mi
Last recorded94,053 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,109 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 751,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 751,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,389 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,262 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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W362 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W362 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 W362 MDV registered?

W362 MDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W362 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W362 MDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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