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W543 OAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,166 mi
Last recorded172,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 172,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,082 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 168,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 163,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps single (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 159,544 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre front belt (7.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen centre and nearside ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,872 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 146,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 146,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 144,813 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 144,813 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 135,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dip main beam switch slighty loose

slight play in wiper arms

Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,205 miles

headlamp dip switch feels not quite positive in action

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,174 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 73,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W543 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W543 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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What year was W543 OAY registered?

W543 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W543 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 OAY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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