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W747 UVJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,683 mi
Last recorded142,683 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 UVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,683 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded and broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub seals damp

steering damper bush has play

Fail 16 Nov 2022 142,683 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded and broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub seals damp

steering damper bush has play

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub seals damp

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal seeping

chassis/ suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,070 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal seeping

chassis/ suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 136,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL where visible . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger / body mount has hole due to corrosion but body is secure.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 136,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL where visible . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger / body mount has hole due to corrosion but body is secure.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,725 miles

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

chassis covered in thick paint.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 135,716 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

chassis covered in thick paint.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attension. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 135,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attension. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 134,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 133,096 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 1 May 2013 133,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,789 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub leaking grease

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 110,047 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f axle swivel joint slight leak from gasket

Fail 8 Sep 2008 83,912 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f axle swivel joint slight leak from gasket

Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,821 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush slight wear

under car,muddy and wet

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,895 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 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVJ, 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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W747 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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