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W797 HSM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 HSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 140,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 137,319 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

general chassis corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost on axle (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

general chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 137,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Emmisions test abandoned during test due to engine developing misfire, readings high prior to misfire developing. (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chassis very corroded and covered with wax oyl.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner chassis rail by gearbox mount corroded and holed

Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,776 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Corrosion to fuel filter

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil leak to steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jan 2014 132,219 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2012 127,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak front axle

presence of grease on brake pipes//corrosion comps and structure//steering suspension slight

Fail 17 Nov 2012 127,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leak front axle

presence of grease on brake pipes//corrosion comps and structure//steering suspension slight

Fail 7 Dec 2011 127,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

external fuel filter corroded

front propshaft has slight wear and movement

light switch loose and worn

no reserve lights

rear brake disc's, inner surfaces wear and pitted

reverse light lens damaged

steering noisey on turning

transfer gearbox has oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE: top engine cover at fan missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 126,704 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 126,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear top shocker bushes worn

clutch pedal heavy

front number plate faded and cracked

number plate light dim

rear brake discs worn

steering arm ball end, slight movement

washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,587 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight leak from both front swivel housings.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight leak from both front swivel housings.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 107,643 miles

slight leak o/s/f swivel hub

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 28 Aug 2008 107,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight leak o/s/f swivel hub

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,169 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 88,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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W797 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W797 HSM, 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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W797 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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