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W384 FCT

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,682 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush LINK ARM N/S REAR (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S INNER MOUNTING (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush MOUNTING RUBBERS TOP AND BOTTOM O/S AND N/S REAR (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 150,156 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear anti roll bar o/s inner (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s and n/s axle pads covered by mud guards so not visable (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s front hub swivel seal leaking but not excesive. (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear upper mountings. o/s and n/s rear bottom mountings (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 150,156 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear anti roll bar o/s inner (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s and n/s axle pads covered by mud guards so not visable (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. n/s head light (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s front hub swivel seal leaking but not excesive. (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear upper mountings. o/s and n/s rear bottom mountings (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 132,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,356 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 120,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,586 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,079 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,489 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,170 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes slightly unbalanced 20 per cent

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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W384 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W384 FCT, 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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W384 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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