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W441 ABA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,574 mi
Last recorded168,574 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW441 ABA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,574 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 168,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 168,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front of tie rod (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres perished

corrosion on rear cross member close to towbar

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 165,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 158,594 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 145,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 133,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,032 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside side step bracket broken

Fail 4 Oct 2011 132,032 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside side step bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2010 123,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 92,433 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 92,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,766 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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W441 ABA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W441 ABA, 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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W441 ABA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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