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W748 RVC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,183 mi
Last recorded159,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 159,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 158,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 158,300 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 158,276 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 156,916 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar ball joint rubber perished

Offside Rear antilroll bar joint rubber perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 153,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component deformed steering dampner bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,562 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 150,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 148,842 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 148,503 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount/ floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has dirt on components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 146,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear propshaft has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,441 miles

slight oil leak from the front tractor joints

Fail 26 Apr 2017 144,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from the front tractor joints

Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from the front tractor joints

Fail 7 Apr 2016 143,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from the front tractor joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,058 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 117,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,162 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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W748 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

W748 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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