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W502 OAH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 OAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,030 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame above rear diff,perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting out rigger (rear of wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,889 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 72,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,913 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Not holding belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main section rear of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,904 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember inner surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff pinion seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper UJ in engine bay (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear 1/3 of chassis light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,911 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,925 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,925 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres slightly detriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,871 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres slightly detriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,634 miles

all tyres cracking.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,023 miles

all tyres cracking.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,618 miles

all tyres cracking.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres cracking.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,424 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished and cut

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all tyres slightly perished and cut

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,873 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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W502 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W502 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 W502 OAH registered?

W502 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W502 OAH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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