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W468 PLH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,369 mi
Last recorded56,369 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 PLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 56,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,892 miles

HOLE IN N/S BULKHEAD-NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,892 miles

HOLE IN N/S BULKHEAD-NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 52,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DRAG LINK BALLJOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN TO EXCESS

Rear WIPER BLADE DETIORIATED BADLY

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 51,495 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking pressure valve on head (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front hub cap missing from driveshaft

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,296 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 45,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 421,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 40,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,855 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,402 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W468 PLH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W468 PLH, 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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W468 PLH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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