MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chassis in poor condition
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
chassis in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Swivel joint on front axle leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Swivel joint on front axle leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Hole in offside rear cross member
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hole in offside rear cross member
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
osf nsf swivels leaking oil
Oil leak
oil leaks on ns and os front swivels
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
oil leaks on ns and os front swivels
Drop arm ball joint cover split
Half screen washer not working to well
Rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside washer jet not working
play in nearside wiper arm
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drop arm ball joint cover split
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drop arm ball joint cover split
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W42 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 W42 VWW, 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 W42 VWW registered?
W42 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W42 VWW safe to buy?
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