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W735 RLA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,819 mi
Last recorded51,819 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 RLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,819 miles

Rear Registration plate Slightly obscured by ladder.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 8.9mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 9.7mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 8.9mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 9.7mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front hub oil seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly obscured by ladder. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 9.5mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 10mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 9.5mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 10mm @centre of tread. 265/75R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly obscured by ladder. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,650 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S hub seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 33,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 32,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,003 miles

all tyres on the vehicle front and rear are cracked and perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,438 miles

rear number plate partial obscured by ladder

unable to fully inspect nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 30,438 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate partial obscured by ladder

unable to fully inspect nearside rear and offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,160 miles

rear axle has oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,601 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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W735 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W735 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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What year was W735 RLA registered?

W735 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W735 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W735 RLA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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