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W49 GOC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,478 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,478 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,722 miles

childseat nearside front

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,335 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,590 miles

brake pipes beginning to corrode

chassis and under body very muddy

nearside brake disc in poor condition

rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,091 miles

offside rear indicator lens cracked

screen washers weak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,785 miles

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

coolant low

front number plate smashed

oil leaking from handbrake drum and axle

Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,785 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coolant low

front number plate smashed

oil leaking from handbrake drum and axle

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 41,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,329 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 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

W49 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W49 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 GOC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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