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W681 PPF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,166 mi
Last recorded166,166 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 PPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 166,166 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 166,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2008 158,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2008 158,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 136,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 108,088 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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W681 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W681 PPF, 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 W681 PPF registered?

W681 PPF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W681 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 PPF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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