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W751 UVJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

229,209 mi
Last recorded229,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW751 UVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 229,209 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

steering wheel slightly loose

Fail 10 Jul 2024 229,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 21 Jun 2023 224,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 221,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 218,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Rear track rod end boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end slight play, boot slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 213,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 212,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 210,285 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 189,290 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 209,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 203,487 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 203,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 190,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 184,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 183,869 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 176,395 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 168,495 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 168,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 157,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 157,807 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 148,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 133,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 122,873 miles

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

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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W751 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W751 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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What year was W751 UVJ registered?

W751 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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