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W848 YCP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 YCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear sign of a slight leak from the hub seal

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front swivel housing slight leaking

slight corrosion to both front lower bulkhead/floor sections

Pass 29 Jul 2025 116,438 miles

nsr hub seal misting oil

Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,863 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,978 miles

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

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

both front axle swivel hubs leaking slightly

vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,832 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,562 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,606 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking Back of engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,199 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,179 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,707 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,781 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,876 miles

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

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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W848 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W848 YCP, 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 W848 YCP registered?

W848 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W848 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W848 YCP shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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