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W689 SNT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,134 mi
Last recorded95,134 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 SNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,684 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,858 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,558 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,213 miles

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,832 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,101 miles

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

rear propshaft front u.j.bolts loose.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,541 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

o/s dip beam illuminated with front position lamps

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,647 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W689 SNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W689 SNT, 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 W689 SNT registered?

W689 SNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W689 SNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W689 SNT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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