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W516 MAW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,900 mi
Last recorded76,900 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,900 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

nsf tyre cracking

sidewall cut on osf tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front top shock mount surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall cracked & perished

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,859 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked & perished

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front top shock mount surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall cracked & perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,738 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,197 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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W516 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W516 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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How do I check the history of W516 MAW?

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What year was W516 MAW registered?

W516 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W516 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 MAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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