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W747 CAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,573 mi
Last recorded139,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 CAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 136,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 134,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 132,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,594 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,818 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,850 miles

small stone chip in o/s top of screen

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,500 miles

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F SEATBELTS WEBBING BOBBLING AND FRAYING IN SEVERAL PLACES AT BOTTOM OF BOTH BELTS

ADVISE O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

ADVISE O/S/R CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED

ADVISE SPLIT PIN APPEARS TO BE MISSING ON O/S/F TRACK ROD END VERY DIRTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

ADVISE O/S/F DRIVESHAFT BALL SPHERE HAS A LOT OF APPARENT WEAR AND MOVEMENT PRESENT IN HUB

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,500 miles

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F SEATBELTS WEBBING BOBBLING AND FRAYING IN SEVERAL PLACES AT BOTTOM OF BOTH BELTS

ADVISE O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

ADVISE O/S/R CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED

ADVISE SPLIT PIN APPEARS TO BE MISSING ON O/S/F TRACK ROD END VERY DIRTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

ADVISE O/S/F DRIVESHAFT BALL SPHERE HAS A LOT OF APPARENT WEAR AND MOVEMENT PRESENT IN HUB

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,951 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear trailing arm has slight play in front bush

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,717 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,343 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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W747 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W747 CAY, 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

How do I check the history of W747 CAY?

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What year was W747 CAY registered?

W747 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W747 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W747 CAY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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