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W507 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,000 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 80,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,537 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,537 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 71,537 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,537 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,537 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,537 miles

Oil leak

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,537 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,572 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 715,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 715,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,537 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 69,499 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 27 May 2010 52,168 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 131,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 112,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 112,795 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 94,491 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2007 94,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 May 2006 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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W507 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 W507 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.

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What year was W507 MAW registered?

W507 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W507 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 MAW shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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