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W389 UVV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 UVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 113,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,127 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,017 miles

advise slight wear in steering box and drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 664,464 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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W389 UVV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W389 UVV, 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

How do I check the history of W389 UVV?

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What year was W389 UVV registered?

W389 UVV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W389 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 UVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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