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W486 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,557 mi
Last recorded48,557 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,557 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,008 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 44,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W486 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W486 MAW, 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 W486 MAW registered?

W486 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W486 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W486 MAW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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