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W49 COA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 COA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,416 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,558 miles

slight wear in rear both top shock absorber bushes/mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,960 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,377 miles

advise off side door mirror glass in poor condition around edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,146 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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W49 COA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W49 COA, 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 W49 COA registered?

W49 COA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W49 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 COA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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