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W383 PDV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,877 mi
Last recorded67,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 PDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,588 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,768 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,738 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,738 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,498 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,498 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,280 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,280 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 51,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 44,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel fillter corroded

offside rear brake has got hot at some piont

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel fillter corroded

offside rear brake has got hot at some piont

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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W383 PDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W383 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.

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What year was W383 PDV registered?

W383 PDV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W383 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W383 PDV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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