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W748 SGU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 SGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,234 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,337 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,076 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 SGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGU, 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 W748 SGU?

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What year was W748 SGU registered?

W748 SGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W748 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W748 SGU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W748 SGU have outstanding finance?

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