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W789 SLB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 SLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,103 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 42,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 41,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 39,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,760 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,395 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 29 Mar 2011 27,530 miles

Rear number plate deteriated.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 18,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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W789 SLB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W789 SLB, 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 W789 SLB registered?

W789 SLB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W789 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W789 SLB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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