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W863 UFR

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 UFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,266 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,432 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,432 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 125,165 miles

chassis heavily undersealed required extensive checking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,805 miles

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

cover missing from offside front seatbelt stalk, still locks belt in position.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,805 miles

Headlamp switch faulty will not stay on main beam (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cover missing from offside front seatbelt stalk, still locks belt in position.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,273 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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W863 UFR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W863 UFR, 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 W863 UFR registered?

W863 UFR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W863 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W863 UFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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