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W463 ODV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 ODV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,529 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking/damp.

Offside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking/damp.

slight play in steering damper bush.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 132,529 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking/damp.

Offside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking/damp.

slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,393 miles

slight leak from near side front hub

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 3 Aug 2020 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight leak from near side front hub

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 13 May 2020 127,375 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 by door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub has slight leak

under body rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,475 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 16 Nov 2015 126,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,421 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 122,374 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 115,945 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,613 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 106,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 77,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,805 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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W463 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W463 ODV, 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 W463 ODV registered?

W463 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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