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W883 OCA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,774 mi
Last recorded151,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 OCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 151,774 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box, transfer box, gearbox, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 151,774 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box, transfer box, gearbox, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 159,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials + transfer box + rack box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bar corroded and holed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 137,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Front steering damper, casing cracked. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. Surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 137,079 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Front steering damper, casing cracked. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. Surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,402 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocker upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak both diff oil seals

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on top of chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter/fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocker upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak both diff oil seals

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 109,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,662 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,662 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,829 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,282 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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W883 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W883 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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W883 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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