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W432 SNR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,709 mi
Last recorded161,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW432 SNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 161,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded but no effecting structure of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2026 161,709 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded but no effecting structure of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension swivel joint

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat base tilt catches ineffective

Rear rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Jan 2025 157,471 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking oil leak at steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension swivel joint

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat base tilt catches ineffective

Rear rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Jan 2024 155,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight platy in axle swivel joint

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear seat base tilt catches ineffective

Rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 155,574 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight platy in axle swivel joint

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear seat base tilt catches ineffective

Rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,355 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel hub swivel joint

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat base catch insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat base catch missing

Rear rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

battery box base heavily corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 154,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking leak at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in wheel hub swivel joint

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat base catch insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat base catch missing

Rear rear seat mechanisms showing signs of wear

battery box base heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 152,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside rear seat belt catch not secure

offside rear seat base catch missing

Fail 17 Dec 2021 152,492 miles

Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear seat belt catch not secure

offside rear seat base catch missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,574 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,936 miles

Front steering damper bush slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,936 miles

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

Steering system fouling diff guard loose affecting steering (2.2.D.2a)

Front steering damper bush slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seat mount area corroded

steering dampener has play in bush

Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at marked area on chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seat mount area corroded

steering dampner bush has play in

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,875 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,347 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,517 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,588 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,588 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 531,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,821 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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W432 SNR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W432 SNR, 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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W432 SNR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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