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W712 VCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,641 mi
Last recorded106,641 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,322 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,010 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,517 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 85,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,416 miles

steering damper slight leak,

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)

oil leak

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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W712 VCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W712 VCA, 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 W712 VCA registered?

W712 VCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W712 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W712 VCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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