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W706 RLA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 RLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 103,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f to r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 103,623 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Pass operation on switch does not operate / also warning light not working (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing Complete wiper arm / blade missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Advise coolant header tank empty ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise rear exhaust rubbing on chassis step (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,543 miles

Both front outer hubs damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various chassis and under carriage components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 98,529 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper and lower nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer hubs damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various chassis and under carriage components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,284 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner swivel hub has misting of oil

Offside Front Inner swivel hub has misting of oil

advise oil leak to front of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,458 miles

All tyres fitted to vehicle are off raod tyres

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

All tyres fitted to vehicle are off raod tyres

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 75,381 miles

Front centre seat belt missing

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,775 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,363 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,468 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,370 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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W706 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W706 RLA, 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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W706 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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