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W826 OKH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 OKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,287 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,698 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,698 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,819 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 73,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,098 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Jan 2010 70,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,957 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,881 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,467 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,467 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W826 OKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W826 OKH, 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 W826 OKH registered?

W826 OKH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W826 OKH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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