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W638 HGV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,957 mi
Last recorded162,957 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 HGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 162,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 160,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 152,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 138,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 133,707 miles

N/s/r brake pads getting low

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2015 133,639 miles

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

N/s/r brake pads getting low

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,770 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 122,672 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,224 miles

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

decelerometer brake test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 114,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,587 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,760 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,098 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 945,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W638 HGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W638 HGV, 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 W638 HGV registered?

W638 HGV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W638 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 HGV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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