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W527 MNC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,380 mi
Last recorded224,380 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 MNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 224,380 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x holes at the front of the rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Very back of vehicle above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Very back of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured Bottom spoke fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear differential (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 219,331 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 219,331 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 213,378 miles

Center rear seat folded, unable to inspect seat and seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside cover in mud

Fail 12 Nov 2021 213,374 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 265/70R16, O/S/F 265/75R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center rear seat folded, unable to inspect seat and seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside cover in mud

Pass 6 Nov 2020 207,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all seats loaded - unable to check seat belts in rear

number plate lamp very dim

Fail 4 Nov 2020 207,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear all seats loaded - unable to check seat belts in rear

number plate lamp very dim

Pass 6 Nov 2019 201,087 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 201,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly dim

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 195,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 195,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 187,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats loaded rear belts left unchecked

Fail 7 Nov 2017 187,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats loaded rear belts left unchecked

Pass 7 Nov 2016 177,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 164,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 151,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 140,788 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 131,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,416 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 122,504 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 122,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 110,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,946 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2007 70,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,941 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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W527 MNC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W527 MNC, 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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W527 MNC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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