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W508 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,974 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,401 miles

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

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

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

both seat belts slight bruising in door catches

rear axle bump stops in poor condition require replacement asap

steering damper mount bush worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,577 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,668 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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W508 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W508 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 W508 MAW registered?

W508 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W508 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W508 MAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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