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W862 URP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

163,604 mi
Last recorded163,604 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 163,604 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 160,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 159,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 157,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 154,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 152,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 150,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 150,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 146,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 142,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 129,740 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

n/s/f floor bracket corroded

play in both upper and lower hinges on n/s/f and o/s/f doors

Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,290 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,053 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 78,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,445 miles

near side and off side front swivel joint contimated by oil and front diff

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,208 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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W862 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W862 URP, 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 W862 URP registered?

W862 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W862 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 URP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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