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W447 RCL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 RCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,934 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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W447 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W447 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W447 RCL registered?

W447 RCL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W447 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W447 RCL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W447 RCL have outstanding finance?

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