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W486 OAH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,715 mi
Last recorded136,715 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 OAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 136,715 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 136,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear panel corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,485 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 127,953 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 117,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 111,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 103,869 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 96,702 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 80,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,280 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,444 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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W486 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W486 OAH, 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 W486 OAH registered?

W486 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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