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W632 VAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW632 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,731 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 104,729 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,252 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,285 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 86,283 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side walls

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r grab handle insecure

no hand brake warning lamp

o/s/f shock absorber access panel insecure

o/s/f tyre has cuts down to cords

o/s/r tyre has cuts down to cords

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side walls

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r grab handle insecure

no hand brake warning lamp

o/s/f shock absorber access panel insecure

o/s/f tyre has cuts down to cords

o/s/r tyre has cuts down to cords

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,674 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side walls

n/s/r bump stop missing

no hand brake warning lamp

o/s/f tyre has cuts down to cords

o/s/r tyre has cuts down to cords

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,847 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak n/s rear hub

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,317 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,497 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,204 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,204 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 40,610 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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W632 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W632 VAF, 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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W632 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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