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W748 RGM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,238 mi
Last recorded53,238 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 RGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,238 miles

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

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

front and rear diff slight leak

steering damper worn bush

swivel joints leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2022 53,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

slight leak from both swivel joint + front and rear diffs

steering damper bush worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,818 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,486 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,486 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 29,587 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W748 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W748 RGM, 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 W748 RGM registered?

W748 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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