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W703 HES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,624 mi
Last recorded185,624 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 185,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,519 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 185,519 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front fuel tank mount crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All four front outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 181,692 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 181,676 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 174,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 161,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 147,026 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

various brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,258 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 130,745 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 116,708 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 115,753 miles

Front Lower Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 102,845 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,131 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

advise front steering stabilizer(shock absorber)loose

advise nearside front wiper arm loose

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,792 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

advise brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,358 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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W703 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W703 HES, 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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W703 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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