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W854 MYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 153,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 153,122 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 153,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,369 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2023 149,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2022 146,150 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not presented

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 146,085 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not presented

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,361 miles

corrosion nsf body mount and rear cross member

Pass 6 Jul 2020 139,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front and offside front, hub seals seepage

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear, within cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 135,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear, borderline excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear, cross member / chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tractor hub seal slight seepage

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member outer areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,821 miles

Advise high level brake light not working

Advise nearside front door slight play in top hinge

Advise offside front door slight play in top hinge

Advise slight weep from offside front spherical joint

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb slightly deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb slightly deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,650 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Rear cross member starting to corrode where facing rear wheels

Slight leak and play in Offside Front swivel housing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,330 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,666 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 114,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,600 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,248 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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W854 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W854 MYA, 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

How do I check the history of W854 MYA?

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What year was W854 MYA registered?

W854 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W854 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W854 MYA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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