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W744 UAJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,471 mi
Last recorded134,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 UAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,471 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat LED HEADLAMPS FITTED WITH NO ADJUSTER (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATERN DUE TO LED LAMPS BEING FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATERN DUE TO LED LAMPS BEING FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,878 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,019 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,701 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,690 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,684 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,508 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W744 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W744 UAJ, 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 W744 UAJ registered?

W744 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W744 UAJ safe to buy?

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