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W435 OAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,953 mi
Last recorded134,953 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,953 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,933 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 131,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 128,685 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam drops out of main beam to dip beam (4.1.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,985 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,299 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 109,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant pipe for heater matrix (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 105,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant pipe for heater matrix (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 101,667 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 101,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 May 2016 97,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,204 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 88,341 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 88,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear prop shaft insecure

Rear prop shaft, rear UJ excessively warn

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

Pass 17 May 2013 82,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 steering damper slight play in bush

Pass 6 May 2010 62,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear step to rear member pulled off..

Slight weep from nearside tractor seal

Pass 11 May 2009 58,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 50,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,863 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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W435 OAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W435 OAA, 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 W435 OAA registered?

W435 OAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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