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W676 OSS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

170,099 mi
Last recorded170,099 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW676 OSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 170,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,599 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 164,589 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 158,151 miles

both front hub seals leaking

both rear chassis rails very rusty (recommend attention)

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

dip beam light switch getting deteriorated

nearside rear body mount rail holed (not prescribed area)

play in nearside front hub (recommend attention)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 158,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear chassis rails very rusty (recommend attention)

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

dip beam light switch getting deteriorated

nearside rear body mount rail holed (not prescribed area)

play in nearside front hub (recommend attention)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 157,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

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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W676 OSS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 W676 OSS, 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 W676 OSS registered?

W676 OSS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W676 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W676 OSS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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