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W766 YNB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,790 mi
Last recorded114,790 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 YNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,790 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,498 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 102,315 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,720 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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W766 YNB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W766 YNB, 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

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What year was W766 YNB registered?

W766 YNB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W766 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W766 YNB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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