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W54 VNW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,560 mi
Last recorded70,560 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 VNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 70,560 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 3 May 2011 64,814 miles

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

chassis corroded in places

steering damper has slight wear in lower bush

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,812 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded in places

steering damper has slight wear in lower bush

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,568 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in steering damper bush

slight wear in wiper wheelboxes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering damper bush slight wear

Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,922 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 63,920 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,666 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,457 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel

reae diff oil leak

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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W54 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W54 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W54 VNW registered?

W54 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W54 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W54 VNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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