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W52 SCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 SCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s and o/s hub oil seals slight seepage

surface corrosion n/s and o/s chassis

Fail 8 Sep 2022 131,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s hub oil seals slight seepage

surface corrosion n/s and o/s chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,790 miles

chassis corroded and body dented

Fail 10 Jul 2015 130,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,026 miles

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

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

various steering joint rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,843 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,206 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 117,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 113,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,298 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 110,298 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 107,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 107,107 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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W52 SCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W52 SCA, 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 W52 SCA registered?

W52 SCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W52 SCA safe to buy?

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