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W473 VJW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 117,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole with in 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering damper leaking

Front Side windows tinted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat back rest has a lot of play in it

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section by door seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat Back rest has a lot of play in it

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,246 miles

Central wind screen chipped in swept area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 113,246 miles

Central wind screen chipped in swept area

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin insecure and split pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,550 miles

Nearside wind screen chipped in swept area

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,211 miles

Central windscreen chipped

Offside Front wheel bearing play requires adjustment

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,211 miles

Central windscreen chipped

Offside Front wheel bearing play requires adjustment

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,866 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,866 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 95,154 miles

wind screen chipped in swept area.

Fail 30 May 2014 95,154 miles

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

wind screen chipped in swept area.

Pass 28 May 2013 92,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator switch slightly insecure

nearside rear seat back slightly insecure

Fail 28 May 2013 92,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator switch slightly insecure

nearside rear seat back slightly insecure

Pass 30 May 2012 86,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 663,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 569,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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W473 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W473 VJW, 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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W473 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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