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W378 PDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

296,847 mi
Last recorded296,847 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 PDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 296,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 291,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 285,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 279,469 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 273,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 263,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 249,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 237,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 224,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 210,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 198,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 186,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 174,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 174,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 161,810 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 150,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 150,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,048 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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W378 PDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W378 PDV, 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 W378 PDV registered?

W378 PDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W378 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 PDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W378 PDV have outstanding finance?

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