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W551 OSP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,517 mi
Last recorded185,517 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 OSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 185,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle, general condition corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 185,446 miles

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

Front swivel seals leaking both

Fail 10 Sep 2019 185,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front swivel seals leaking both

Pass 30 Aug 2018 185,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 185,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 182,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 182,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 169,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,798 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside swivel housing leaking grease

offside swivel housing leaking grease

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front swivel housing leaking grease

offside front swivel housing leaking grease

Fail 13 Feb 2013 144,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front swivel housings leaking grease

Pass 13 Feb 2012 136,779 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 136,779 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,391 miles

both front hub oil seals leaking

o/s rear disc inner side corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 119,093 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 119,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 102,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 908,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,515 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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W551 OSP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W551 OSP, 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 W551 OSP registered?

W551 OSP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W551 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 OSP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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