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W827 UAK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,700 mi
Last recorded154,700 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 UAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 154,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 154,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 147,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 137,145 miles

All brake pipes covered in a protective coating

Offside Front wiper swivel has slight play

Rear Brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2024 137,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

All brake pipes covered in a protective coating

Offside Front wiper swivel has slight play

Rear Brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2023 130,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 115,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,922 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage less than 40mm within swept area but just outside A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis and mounts corroded but protected in places with wax oil or other material

Front Both front steering swivel housing seals leaking oil / grease but not excessive

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Steering damper leaking

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint off steering box control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Diff top mounting rubber bushes perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 115,922 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage less than 40mm within swept area but just outside A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis and mounts corroded but protected in places with wax oil or other material

Front Both front steering swivel housing seals leaking oil / grease but not excessive

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Steering damper leaking

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint off steering box control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Diff top mounting rubber bushes perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,658 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Chassis and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 106,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 81,495 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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W827 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W827 UAK, 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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W827 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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