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W774 WPX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW774 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 135,567 miles

Front front swivel housing seals starting to deteriorate both sides

Offside Rear out rigger starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 135,567 miles

Front front swivel housing seals starting to deteriorate both sides

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear out rigger starting to deteriorate

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,733 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 119,147 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,133 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,560 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,012 miles

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

nearside and offside drag link ends worn

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

upper rear shockabsorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside drag link ends worn

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

upper rear shockabsorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,055 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriated renewal recomended

Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres deteriated renewal recomended

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 9,812 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,727 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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W774 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W774 WPX, 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 W774 WPX registered?

W774 WPX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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