MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs slightly corroded
steering arm damper bush worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs slightly corroded
steering arm damper bush worn
both number plates deteriorated slightly
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W523 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 W523 OAY, 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 W523 OAY?
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What year was W523 OAY registered?
W523 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.
Is W523 OAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for W523 OAY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W523 OAY have outstanding finance?
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