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W393 PLA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,807 mi
Last recorded143,807 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 PLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 143,807 miles

Body insecure nearside front body outrigger mount corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Mid and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at numerous points, front to rear chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded and cross member corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,321 miles

Advised chassis corroded at numerous points front to rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,943 miles

Advised Chassis corroded at numerous point, customer should inspect regularly.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 128,943 miles

Advised Chassis corroded at numerous point, customer should inspect regularly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 128,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advised chassis corroded an numerous points

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,557 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f track rod tube bent

o/s/f swivel housing leaking

Pass 31 May 2013 80,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 76,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,323 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 41,783 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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W393 PLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W393 PLA, 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 W393 PLA registered?

W393 PLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W393 PLA safe to buy?

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