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W878 OCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 OCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 121,919 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,427 miles

no plate lamp iffy led unit

wiper linkage and or wiper arms worn

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm tightened u/j joint to steering box advise adjust steering box as well (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

abs light slow to go off

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 932,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 912,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 63,801 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,751 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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W878 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W878 OCA, 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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What year was W878 OCA registered?

W878 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W878 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 OCA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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