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W532 BFC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,251 mi
Last recorded209,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 BFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 209,251 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak centre differential/transfercase ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 209,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak centre differential/transfercase ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 209,045 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 209,042 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 198,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 186,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 174,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 161,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 118,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,761 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,775 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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W532 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W532 BFC, 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 W532 BFC registered?

W532 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W532 BFC safe to buy?

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